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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!
4-Digit is here!
April 16, 2026
The Beacon continues distribution of our 4-Digit Phone Book. Stop by 431 Park Avenue.
Coral Creek wetlands to undergo restoration under federal water program
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…
Surveyor tape tied at Eldred’s
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…
New Hall of Fame for Boca Grande fishing
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…
New Boca Grande Fishing Hall of Fame inducts first honorees
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…
Captains for Clean Water celebrates 10 years at Miller’s
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…
Nude laptop photos subject at Charlotte meeting
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…
Update on accident
April 16, 2026
Last week, the Beacon reported a golf cart and car accident on Thursday afternoon at 7th Street and the GICIA Bike Path. The accident was on April 2, 2026 at 3:55 p.m. The driver of the reported tha…
Goodbye reception at Lighthouse
April 16, 2026
There will be a goodbye reception for the Rev. Daphne Johnson and her husband Frank on Sunday, April 19 at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The celebration will be held immediately following the…











