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BOCA GRANDE’S (NOT-SO) ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

September 28, 2023
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Looking to hit the links at a new course? Here’s your chance!

September 28, 2023
As we have written about before, the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Golf Tournament will not be held at The Gasparilla Inn & Club, but has been picked up by a brand-new venue…

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

September 28, 2023
FIVE YEARS AGO At a public hearing, Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to adopt a small-scale plan amendment – which included a change from resource conservation t…

ECOWATCH

September 28, 2023
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Ask A Doc for September 29, 2023

September 28, 2023
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Pigskin Pick ’em

September 28, 2023
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fifth Street Beach Access closed as a safety precaution

September 22, 2023
To the Editor: The Fifth Street Beach Access on Boca Grande has been closed as a safety precaution because Hurricane Idalia eroded the beach and washed away the access ramp.  The Beach …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New court money scam to watch for

September 22, 2023
To the Editor: The State Attorney’s Office would like the public to be on alert for a scam happening in Southwest Florida, targeting people being subpoenaed for court cases and demanding money….

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A letter from Florida’s CFO

September 22, 2023
To the Editor: This week, I highlighted the success of the My Safe Florida Home program, which helps Floridians harden their homes against storms while reducing their insurance premiums. It’s n…

SO CLOSE, BUT YET SO FAR

September 21, 2023
Two pieces up on new tower … work will begin again next week (Cover photo by Bob Melvin) Joe Steele and Luke Boultonhouse have become very acquainted with our regional airports. They are t…