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September 18, 2025
To the Editor: So it appears, according to Richard Weber in his letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon of September 12th, that transparency and welcome really are solely in the eye of the behold…

September 18, 2025
Despite challenges, we still enjoy special ‘place of paradise’ I understand we will see hotter weather again. I’m enjoying our recent overcast skies and cooler fall-like days. Our Gulf and Bay wa…

September 18, 2025
The state takes on water, weather Above, Mary Margaret Hull of Southwest Florida Water Management District. Photo by Angela The fifth annual Southwest Florida Resiliency Summit brought togethe…

September 18, 2025
These lovely ladies stopped by J.McLaughlin to attend the Sip and Shop for the Suncoast Humane Society on Saturday, Sept. 13. From left to right Julie, Judy and Sharon took a trip over from Placida…

September 18, 2025
Stop in at Ariel and take a look at these beautiful lamps that are on sale along with other merchandise. Krista will be happy to help you! Ariel, LTD. is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p…

September 18, 2025
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated reframes of nature in the assurance that da…

September 16, 2025
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to expand a newly created Boca Grande Parking Panel to 15 members, with each of the five commissioners in charge of nominating three…

September 16, 2025
There are three items relating to Boca Grande, including two items to be pulled for discussion from the consent agenda, at this morning’s Lee Commission meeting. The two items concern the Boca Grand…

September 11, 2025
The Boca Grande Fire Control District has tentatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy. The district operates on Gasparilla Island in both Lee and Charlotte counties.  The…

September 11, 2025
A Lee County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a report of domestic violence Monday night, Sept. 8 on Gulf Boulevard.  Two windows were broken, but no clear aggressor was established, according…