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Chamber Golf Scramble date set
August 14, 2025
Above, members of the Chamber at last year’s Educate Boca Golf Scramble. File photo
The Educate Boca Golf Scramble Tournament is set for Monday, Oct. 6 returning this year to The Gasparilla Inn &…
Beacon wins 19 awards at Florida Media Conference
August 14, 2025
At the Florida Press Association’s annual conference and awards, the Boca Beacon won 19 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards ceremony, held on Aug. 1 at the Sunseeker Resort, recognized t…
Hurricane tips to protect homes, help responders
August 14, 2025
September is the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season; here are ways to prepare for storms that will not only make homeowners’ lives easier, but also ease the burden for first responders.
The fi…
New entrance approved for Community Center by Preservation Board
August 14, 2025
There will be a new entrance at the Boca Grande Community Center, after approval by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday.
Vice Chair Peggy Stanley presided over the meeting, w…
Charlotte County’s Tallahassee delegation hears comments on beach access
August 12, 2025
The Tallahassee delegation representing Charlotte County, including Sen. Ben Albritton, Rep. Danny Nix and Rep. Vanessa Oliver, held a meeting Monday, Aug. 11 to discuss issues related to the state…
State Park renourishment on island
August 7, 2025
Staging for the renourishment at the south end of Gasparilla Island has begun. This week, cranes and pipes are being installed along the beachfront. Currently, the Gasparilla Island State Park at th…
Preservation Board review of Community Center entrance ramp
August 7, 2025
Above, a close up of the proposed changes to the entrance, which will have a wide ramp from Park Avenue.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at…
Careful on the Causeway due to island reinforcement
August 7, 2025
The armoring project for the Causeway is under way. Slow down.
“The armoring project is designed to reinforce the roadway and bridge approaches to prevent future storm damage,” said GIBA Executiv…
Don Pedro ferry awaiting state park repairs in Charlotte County
August 7, 2025
Don Pedro Island boat ferry access will begin again once the island is repaired, said the boat concessionaire for Don Pedro Island State Park.
“We need to allow the state to repair the island,” s…
Address for Aug. 5 Lee County parking meeting; link to watch on YouTube
August 4, 2025
The Public Hearing on Gasparilla Island parking is Tuesday, August 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse, where all Lee County Commission meetings are held. The address is:
Old Lee Cou…