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April 16, 2026
The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a workshop at 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 21 in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Cr., Port Charlotte. Discussions includ…

April 16, 2026
On April 15, vehicular traffic along the Boca Grande Causeway at around at 1:40 p.m. was delayed for approximately 40 minutes when the swing bridge barrier gates malfunctioned and would not raise up…

April 16, 2026
If you are heading north for the season, stop by the office or email us at info@bocabeacon.com to update your seasonal address. Safe travels!

April 16, 2026
The Beacon continues distribution of our 4-Digit Phone Book. Stop by 431 Park Avenue. 

April 16, 2026
Above, the area to be returned to wild condition The Southwest Florida Water Management District is beginning an effort to restore an area on Coral Creek, just south of Rotonda West.  Located…

April 16, 2026
While there is no “under contract” on the sign, there has been activity around the borders of the Eldred’s property  with new survey markers along the perimeter and on the borders with the Gasparill…

April 16, 2026
The Boca Grande Historical Society held the first ever launch of the Boca Grande Fishing Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 14. The dinner and awards period included friends and family of honorees, as w…

April 16, 2026
We finally have a Boca Grande Fishing Guides Hall of Fame. Many times, folks had discussed a hall of fame for our traditional tarpon fishery cornerstones and its guides. Now we have one. The g…

April 16, 2026
Captains for Clean Water hosted a well-attended 10th anniversary event at Miller’s Dockside last Thursday evening, April 9. Captains, which was founded in 2016 following a catastrophic red tide e…

April 16, 2026
Plastic surgery uploads During what was expected to be a routine Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners meeting focusing mainly on the 1 percent 2026 Sales Tax Extension projects, things…