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Goodbye to The Rev. Chris Gray
May 1, 2025
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church said goodbye to The Rev. Chris Gray, who served the parish on and off since 2016. Pictured here is the Smith family; the Rev. Gray thanks the congregation after church;…
OPINION: NANCY LECKERLING
May 1, 2025
Taking on a cleaner island, honoring a friend
BY NANCY LECKERLING
Twenty-five years ago, when my husband Jon and I were considering the purchase of a home on Captiva Island, a friend of ours…
EcoWatch: Humpback whales may soon tell their stories
May 1, 2025
“The whales do not sing because they have an answer they sing because they have a song.”
Gregory Colbert, poet, filmmaker, photographer
There are recent reports that AI has helped scientists h…
SW Florida Fishing: They’re biting. Where are you?
May 1, 2025
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Another great week of fishing here in Boca Grande! We are catching a little bit of everything from snook, redfish, trout to sharks, tarpon, jacks and bluefish!
The sno…
5th Street temporary beach access reopens
April 28, 2025
Lee County reopened the Boca Grande 5th Street Beach Access at dawn on Monday, April 28. This temporary access includes parking spaces and a ramp down to the beach. Patrons are advised that the curr…
Reckless irrigation usage on island results in drastic water shortage
April 25, 2025
Overuse for irrigation this week has resulted in low pressure for water on the island.
“We had about 30 percent chance of running out of water,” said Ron Bolton, executive director of Gasparilla…
Update your address before leaving
April 24, 2025
As the island quiets down for the off-season, remember to come by the Boca Beacon office, 431 Park Ave., before heading out of town to update any mailing addresses.
Add the 4-digit phone book to…
North Port connects Springs to Legacy Trail
April 24, 2025
On Tuesday, April 8, the North Port City Commission approved an agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., for a new trailhead and trail connection, from Warm Mineral Springs Park to the Nor…
Woman’s Club announces grants
April 24, 2025
For more than 75 years, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has consistently fulfilled its mission of community improvement through contributions to community projects, local non-profit organizations, and…
Keylime Bistro reopens Saturday after renovation
April 24, 2025
Keylime Bistro is reopening in the Depot building Saturday morning, April 26.
“It’s been tough going through this, but the light at the end of the tunnel is that we have a brand new kitchen and f…