The Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival will unite authors, artists, performers and families for a full day celebrating creativity in all its forms. The festival will take place on April 18 fr…
A relic of the Lee Iacocca era visited the island last week with a 1991 convertible Dodge Shadow. The car was also known as the Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance America. The car is maintained loca…
Friday, March 27
Farmers Market, Bayou (last market on April 3)
Frondezvous Mini Market, Pink Pony Courtyard
Art Upstairs by Rae Medgyesy, Depot Building Floor 2, Studio 3 (through Sunday…
In 2021, Michael Alexander began a personal journey to uncover the life of his father who died during World War II. He intended to create a written record for his children and grandchildren. The end…
Within minutes of meeting Michelle VanderHaar, the new executive director of the Lemon Bay Conservancy, it is obvious that she is passionate and enthusiastic about the organization and her role in i…
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 58 calls for assistance in February 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, March 18.
At the m…
The Friends of the Boca Grande Fire Department are pleased to report that the response to the request for funds to replace the old ladder truck has been generous.
The Board of Commissioners for t…
Since acquiring the Mercabo Cove property in 2016, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has been restoring critical coastal habitat and improving water quality within this…
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet on Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Chapter house to review two projects at their monthly meeting.
The first is…
The new 4-Digit Phone Books are out now! Pick up yours in the Boca Beacon parking lot, 431 Park Ave., Friday, March 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Monday, March 31-Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fir…
