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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 a low pressure for water on the island.
“We had about 30 percent chance of running out of water,” said Ron Bolton, executive director of Gasparill…
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…
Help with friends, family in grief situations
April 24, 2025
We can all do a much better job of helping our friends, families and ourselves grieve.
“It comes and knocks you off your foundation,” said Dr. Stephen J. Madosky, a local counselor and therapist…
Landscape for Gasparilla Road
April 24, 2025
Charlotte County will re-landscape Gasparilla Road, in an ordinance passed on April 8 at their regular meeting’s consent agenda. The landscape plan for County Road 771, which will be on the four-lan…
New leadership, organization for the Boca Grande Preschool
April 24, 2025
Jeff Swift has been announced as the incoming president of Boca Grande Preschool Inc. This is a new not-for-profit corporation replacing the Diocese of Venice Boca Grande Preschool Program.
The P…
Star of Easter
April 24, 2025
Community gathered at sunrise Easter Sunday for worship. More photos here
Photo by Dusty