There are two upcoming elections in Florida: the Aug. 18 primary election and the Nov. 3 general election. The November election will include federal, state and local races.
Federal offices on th…
“Even if it’s just for a moment and even if the windows are cracked, it is never safe to leave an animal in a parked vehicle alone. Not only can leaving an animal in a hot car lead to fatal heat str…
Editor’s Note: The boil notice has been rescinded as of June 10.
The Gasparilla Island Water Association issued a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Cole Island and the Boca Grande Nor…
The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake today off of Cuba, at location M 6.1 – 104 km west northwest of Mantua, Cuba. The time was 14:00:25 p.m, but felt a few minutes later in Boca Grande…
Above, the wedding couple. Photo by Dusty
On Saturday, the town of Boca Grande turned out for the wedding parade of Baylor Wickes and Samir Yezdani. The traditional parade is called a Baraat. …
The next meeting of the Boca Grande Parking Committee will be held at 1 p.m. on June 17. The formal agenda has three items to be considered, as well as public comment on issues before the committee…
Above, Marquis, at left, and Greenberg. Photo submitted
BY THE JF LIBRARY FOUNDATION
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the leadership succession plan for the Johann Fust Library F…
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, takes place this Saturday, June 6.
Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pink Pony C…
BY ARLENE HALL BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC.
With the first month of the 2026 sea turtle nesting season now finished, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association turtle patrol volunteers have refamili…
BY KATHY BANSON, GIBA
Editor’s Note: This letter was sent from the executive director of the Bridge Authority. The Beacon took statistics from the authority’s letter to create the graphic above…
