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Oh No, There Goes Ladies Day to Podzilla
May 14, 2026
A very happy angler Melina Chaplin onboard her son’s (Capt. Eddie Potter) boat, Podzilla, as they win this year’s Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament with their second…
Parking meetup votes increased fine, defers decision on church, retailers
May 14, 2026
In its second meeting, the Boca Grande Parking Committee passed one recommendation: to increase the fines for blocking a commercial driveway to the same level as a residential driveway. It deferred…
Island School students study at Mercabo in marine partnership
May 14, 2026
Above, Dr. Jim Locascio talking to the students about the acoustic receivers and how they work. Photo submitted
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association, in partnership with…
Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season
May 14, 2026
Through week ending 05/13/26
Weekly turtle reports
State Park Turtle Numbers
Cayo Costa- 11 Loggerhead
Gasparilla- 2 Loggerhead
Don Pedro- 8 Loggerhead
Stump Pass- 2 Loggerhead
Seagrass talk by Kate Rose
May 14, 2026
SUP Englewood’s “Coffee & Conservation” event series continues to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and engage with experts dedicated to protecting Florida’s…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Brandon Moody
May 14, 2026
Charlotte water quality expert
Charlotte County has made a major commitment to water quality in the hiring of Brandon Moody, who carries the simple title of the county’s water quality manager. Tw…
Fire Department meets
May 14, 2026
The next Board of Fire Commissioners meeting for the Boca Grande Fire Department will be held next Wednesday, May 20. All board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at th…
Letters: Thank you on behalf of the Boca Grande Preschool
May 14, 2026
To the Editor:
A special thank you to the staff of the Beacon for the coverage and support they gave to the Boca Grande Preschool’s Groundbreaking Ceremony. Additional thanks to Boca…
Stamp Out Hunger food drive
May 14, 2026
The Rotonda West American Legion Post 113 helped the U.S. Post Office with their Stamp Out Hunger food drive last Saturday. Postal workers dropped off their food collections at the Rotonda West…
Pollard graduation
May 14, 2026
Anne Bagby Pollard graduated from the University of South Florida, Tampa, this week with a B. A. degree in communications. She is a high school graduate of The Classical Academy in Sarasota and has…











