Lee County’s Hurricane Milton debris-collection operation for Boca Grande have been completed. The county would like to thank island residents for diligently following proper setout practices duri…
Captains Brecken Stinnett and Will Waterhouse are installing the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association bulletin board on Park Avenue between Hudson’s and Gasparilla Outfitters, next to the Beacon…
Glenn Scarpa of Scarpa’s Coastal was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Wall Street Week for a feature on insurance costs in Florida and across the United States. Reached last week, Scarpa said he …
The Johann Fust Library Foundation team is working hard to restore the library so it can reopen soon. In the meantime, the foundation invites you back to its courtyard and loggia on Friday, Jan. 1…
Four volunteers for program agree on each situation and meet with businesses and orgs
The Boca Grande Disaster Fund is now approaching $3.5 million in donations to support the recovery of the b…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners appointed Commission Chairman Kevin Ruane as chair of the Tourist Development Council.
Ruane, who is District 1 Commissioner, was named BOCC chairman on N…
St. David’s Jubilee Center offers a food pantry, free clothes closet and special programs throughout the year, including an annual Christmas Shoppe to support Englewood residents in need.
The …
Charlotte County coastal staff and the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers participated in a beach cleanup last Wednesday, Dec. 11 to get Milton debris off the beach.
“Would like …
The farmer’s market, which is usually held Fridays during season at Wheeler Road, could likely look a little different this spring. Currently, they are looking for a temporary site for the market …
Each Christmas, the Boca Beacon publishes an island calendar for its readers. This year, the photos are of Gasparilla Island, or as the locals might say “Our Boca Grande.” After going through thre…
