The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved the 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) on Dec. 16. The District’s RWSP provides a framework for future water management…
Charlotte County adds plantings along 771
Over the past several weeks, crews from Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. have been working to install the final landscaping elements in the medi…
Lee County has added multiple January dates to pick up parking passes at the Crowninshield Community House.
“We encourage residents to continue to use the online application, if possible,” wrote…
A night heron took on the view at the Boca Grande Causeway the week before last. Because of the darkness, it is unclear which variety decided to look for passing boats. They are all of the Nycticora…
After the completion of renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park and the rebuilding of a rip-rap wall, the sand is beginning to settle at the south end of the island.
The Beacon’s Dusty Hopk…
At the December 16, 2025, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop meeting, Sheriff Bill Prummell’s office presented a proposed county-wide ordinance regarding the use of e-bikes. Whi…
When the University of West Florida announced its first-ever Rhodes Scholar finalist, it marked a historic milestone for the institution. The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s oldest and most presti…
Federal agencies say that they have not had action on island
Editor’s Note: Updated 12-18-2025 from print edition to add quote from CCSO.
There have been rumors of an Immigration and Customs E…
Since 1987, each Christmas the Boca Beacon has published a calendar featuring local photos for its subscribers.
Our 2026 calendar showcases photos themed to wildlife in and around Gasparilla Isla…
