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Lee County releases administrative code draft for Boca Grande parking permits
November 26, 2025
Lee County Board of County Commissioners had released the administrative code for administering Boca Grande parking permits. The issue will be on the agenda at their Tuesday, Dec. 2 meeting.
The…
First Farmer’s Market of the Season
November 26, 2025
The Farmer’s Market opened on the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant last week. Vendors were ready and participants enjoyed the wares and food. The Market will be open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1…
Congratulations!
November 26, 2025
The Gaffney family celebrated the engagement of their son, Sean, to Grace Flowers, on Sunday at BZ’s at The Gasparilla Inn. They followed with a celebration at home at The Landings at Coral Cree…
EcoWatch: Animals that need your help to survive
November 26, 2025
It’s not enough to love animals; we must actively protect and preserve them. It’s our duty and responsibility as custodians of the planet
Daphne Sheldrick Conservation icon and pioneer for Africa…
SW Florida Fishing: Back country wade fishing
November 26, 2025
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
Recently, while wade fishing with the saltwater 5-weight fly rods we managed to get deep into the backcountry. The waters were clear, the flies were small and the fish were h…
Pioneer Plaza to Host First Art Festival of the Season
November 24, 2025
The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. While previously held at Englewood Elks Lodge, the art sh…
Registration on for 2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opening Jan. 17
November 24, 2025
The Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
The annual all-island tournament will be held at the Boca Bay Pass Club, The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club an…
Boca Grande North celebrates reopened clubhouse, renovations
November 20, 2025
Above, Steve Neri, Tom Longest, Darcy Longest, Nancy Neri, Margo Perriello, Bob Periello
Boca Grande North held a celebration last Friday to not only open their new clubhouse facilities but to g…
New Gasparilla Magazine is out
November 20, 2025
The new edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out now with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages.
Features include “The Morning Anchor: Coffee Offers a Paus…
NOAA works with BoatUS on derelict marine vessels
November 20, 2025
The non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has developed a database that will identify the locations of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across the U.S., freely associa…