To the Editor: I have lived on this island for almost 35 years. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t reflect on what a great place Gasparilla I...

Bill to start his own newspaper
To the Editor: Contrary to the Beacon’s editorial position of April 13, 2018, community residents, and especially those who own property, most certain...

Just a heads-up … kids will be kids when it’s spring break
To the Editor: We were all spring breakers at one time. So if we knew they were coming … why didn’t we prepare? Extra garbage cans, water and a ...

Boca Grande: An island that was much different before the bridge
To the Editor: Congratulations on writing a significant editorial regarding the spring break party that was held recently. Without being specific, the...

Dismayed by antics of spring breakers, Beacon
I was dismayed to see the picture and short writeup on the “spring break flash party” on the front page of last week’s Boca Beacon. The picture was to...

Announcement of temporary water disinfection process
To the Editor: Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable...

Talking about Irma, making plans for 2018 hurricane season
■BY ROGER DESJARLAIS It has been just about six months since Hurricane Irma churned through the center of Lee County, and the start of the 2018 hurric...

Many thanks from Hope for Haitians for amazing support
To the Editor: On behalf of the Hope for Haitians Committee, we want to thank all the donors in Boca Grande. So far your donations have built 46 house...

Many thanks from the Royal Palm Players
To the Editor: Royal Palm Players has closed a memorable season, which included sell-out performances of “Duets,” “Boca Girls,” “Don’t Drink the Water...

Thanks from the Art Center to Nat and crew
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Art Center and the Boca Grande Garden Club have joined for the past few years to present to the community our annual Ar...