In 1612, the English writer Henry Peacham wrote about the dolphin in the book “Minerva Britanna.” The book, quite forgotten, is filled with anagrams and codes, all set in an environment of Elizabeth…
Editor’s Note: In recent weeks, the Boca Beacon has been releasing documents from a Public Records Request from Lee County. These are not new documents, but merely draft discussion points and docume…
A new crosswalk at the Range Light, mid-island, will help visitors to the historic tower during the tourist season.
“It gets really busy,” said Sharon McKenzie, executive director of Barrier Isla…
A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this week’s Ballyhoo.
Retail Establishments & Marinas:
Aqua Boutique is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. a…
Working in the healthcare field can be one of the most rewarding careers going. That is something Angela Begley has discovered, and it gets even better when you can do it at the Boca Grande Health C…
Charlotte County has launched an upgraded version of the Charlotte County app that allows residents to access county officials and services, report a variety of issues and locate information on the…
Readers have asked about the different procedures for the removal of invasive iguanas on Gasparilla Island. On the north end of Gasparilla Island, there is a different procedure for the removal of t…
Charlotte County has a number of vacancies on its boards and commissions. They include:
Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking two members with terms through Oct. 31, 2026 and Oct. 31…
A power boat sank just off the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority swing bridge on Saturday, from a reported collision.
Lee EMS released a “watercraft in distress” and “collision” bulletin that re…
