News
Our Lady gets reredos restoration after floods; organ is next on program
June 12, 2025
At the end of May the sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church looked remarkably like it did before the ravages of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The pews are back in place and the artwork has…
Residents of South Gulf Cove, county to hear of plans by Maronda Homes
June 12, 2025
A full house is expected Tuesday, June 17, when Maronda Homes takes the microphone at what is billed as a “Town Hall Meeting” regarding the proposed development of Harbor Village, proposed for the a…
Charlotte County plans on opening of Englewood Beach parking area
June 12, 2025
Charlotte County has said it is reopening Englewood Beach parking, after a letter from the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, and a citizen protest on Friday, May 30.
Englewood Chamber Director Doug…
1980s cottage gets redo; wall may help with flooding for Palm Ave. project
June 12, 2025
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at its June 11 meeting. The board met at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, because of work being done at the Boca Grande Community Cent…
Coral Creek closures June 12
June 12, 2025
Coral Creek Bridge will experience temporary lane closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, June 12, through Friday, June 13, for bridge rehabilitation work. Travelers are directed to a detour with…
County warns on summer fertilizer
June 12, 2025
Lee County government reminds homeowners and professional landscapers to “Stop Fertilizing Gnome Matter What” beginning Sunday, June 1, until Tuesday, Sept. 30. Fertilizers containing nitrogen or ph…
Tuesday set for Lee Commission meeting
June 12, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet June 17 at 9:30 a.m.
At presstime, there were no items scheduled directly relating to Gasparilla Island on the agenda. Items to be considered incl…
New truck to help with hydrants, backup for storms
June 12, 2025
At the end of May, the Boca Grande Fire Department purchased a new truck to account for fire hydrants damaged by Hurricanes Milton and Helene last fall.
Currently on island, there are around 10…
Ladies Howl tournament set for Saturday, June 21
June 12, 2025
BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER
Ladies Howl at Moon Tournament will be held Saturday, June 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. The weekend events begin with Ladies Night Out Friday, June 20, from 5:30-7:30 at Scarpa’s C…
Lee commissioner Mulicka talks on beach access and Boca Grande
June 12, 2025
In interview last week he shared thoughts after visit
Editor’s Note: The Boca Beacon sat down with Commissioner David Mulicka for a profile two weeks ago. He had additional thoughts on beach acc…