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Burrowing owls by Lemon Bay
April 2, 2026
Wick and Magge Sollers hosted the Lemon Bay Conservancy on Tuesday night, to present the conservation group’s efforts at saving the burrowing owls of Cape Haze and the region. From left are Magge So…
Testing a new truck ladder
April 2, 2026
The Bradenton Fire Department responded to a request from Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser, to borrow one of their fire trucks. On Wednesday, a crew brought a Pierce 107 ladder truck…
Advanced Life Support certification up for renewal at next Lee Commission meeting April 7
April 2, 2026
The Boca Grande Fire Department’s certification to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and non-transport services is up for renewal at the Lee County Board of County Commissioners meet-ing next Tues…
Missing person located on island
April 2, 2026
At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, Lieutenant Mike Sawicki and Deputy David Scozzafava of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Gasparilla Island regarding a missing/endangered person who ha…
Don Pedro beach
April 2, 2026
Charlotte County Public Works welcomes residents of Don Pedro Knight Islands to an informational meeting at 10 a.m., April 7, 2026, at Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center’s Multipu…
Beacon wins 13 press awards
April 2, 2026
The Boca Beacon has won 13 weekly awards at the upcoming Florida Press Association competition. Exact winners will be announced June 4 & 5 at the Florida Media Conference, held at the Hilton Res…
Mount Vernon historian discusses legacy of John Adams
April 2, 2026
Historian and author Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky returns to Boca Grande on Monday, April 13, at 4:30 p.m. to present insights from her latest book, “Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents T…
Events Roundup: April 3-9
April 2, 2026
Friday, April 3
Farmers Market, Bayou (last market)
Frondezvous Mini Market Finale, Pink Pony Courtyard
Stations of the Cross, begins at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church courtyard…
4-Digit is here!
April 2, 2026
The Beacon continues distribution of our 4-Digit Phone Book. Stop by 431 Park Avenue.
Boca Grande parking Questions and Answers from Lee County
April 2, 2026
Lee County’s 2026 parking Ordinance No. 25-16 has changed the landscape and use of Gasparila Island. The Boca Beacon has had many questions about the ordinance from readers. Below are some of these…











