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Fishing rod reported stolen from state park beach
October 29, 2026
On Saturday, Oct. 24, just after 1 a.m., Deputy Nicholas Garber with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the south end of Gasparilla Island in reference to a reported grand theft of fishing…
Fall Moon
October 29, 2026
After a full moon earlier this week seen here from the south end. The moon will be waning for Halloween. Weather is in the 80s, with 70s at night.
H Wetzel photo
Cottage at Preservation Board
October 29, 2026
Above, rendering for the project from Park Avenue. Lee County filings
The demolition of a house at 121 Palm Avenue and its replacement will be on the agenda of the Boca Grande Historic Preservati…
Water Association plans for hiding pumps in the tank
October 29, 2026
When the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meets Nov. 4, it will include hurricane recovery plans by the Gasparilla Island Water Association. The plans include repurposing the old tank along R…
Lee County to vote on parking miss
October 29, 2026
At the Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting on Nov. 3, there will be a public hearing on a small change to the Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance Amendment.
The item would amend the Boca Gr…
Spooktacular time at Barbara Anne’s
October 29, 2026
Barbara Anne’s Jewelry & Boutique has some spooktacular decorations and jewelry! Stop in before the deals fly away. 410 Park Ave., Suite 1, Boca Grande.
Photo by Matt
Newlin’s open for season!
October 29, 2026
Kim Newlin of Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet, along with Deanna Heilman, Patti Kitchen and Cooper Newlin are back for season and ready for your order! They’re serving up fresh lobster rolls and dinner for…
Dawn Berry at Crews Bank
October 29, 2026
Dawn Berry, a member of the Boca Grande Art Center, showcases her Boca Coastal exhibit currently on display at Crews Bank. Her whimsical coastal artwork incorporates natural textures, locally gather…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New plans released for our Five Florida State Parks
October 29, 2026
Above, Diane and Cheryl Archer, fans of the Gasparilla Island State Park. Photo by Garland
Last spring, the State of Florida began the process of revising all of the park plans in the southwest…
The Boca Beacon around the world: With Friends
October 29, 2026
Can’t wait to … HAM-IT-UP
Take your Boca Beacon newspaper around the world and show us how much fun you had!
With copy and photo(s) send to dgodwin@bocabeacon.com
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