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Additional vote on Captiva Island height restriction set for December

November 17, 2023
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners will vote on amendments to the Lee County Comprehensive Land Use Plan that will eliminate current height restrictions on Captiva …

This Date in the Boca Beacon

November 17, 2023
FIVE YEARS AGO We lost a legend this week five years ago, when Artie Brooks passed away. He worked all over the island in many jobs, from butler to janitor to chauffeur to helping out at th…

Are you a Florida voter? Make sure to make your voting preference changes sooner than later

November 17, 2023
If you are a Florida resident and plan on voting in Lee County in the next election, now is the time to update your voting preferences. According to Tommy Doyle, Lee County Supervisor of Elections…

Boca Bargains back open for season November 25

November 17, 2023
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the reopening of Boca Bargains on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. The store will be open every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m…

THE ISLAND TIMES

November 16, 2023
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DOG LIFE: Christmas and dogs

November 16, 2023
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ECOWATCH

November 16, 2023
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TURTLE TROTTIN’ WITH TIS

November 16, 2023
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FISHING

November 16, 2023
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Thanksgiving date still good for tower carrier installation

November 9, 2023
According to members of the Boca Grande Cell Phone Tower Committee, everything appears to be on track for complete carrier installation on the new tower by Thanksgiving. “We had a call yesterda…