Last week, the Beacon published information from a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office report of a possible jewelry theft from the Boca Grande Resort on Aug. 24.
Shortly after the items were report…
Above, the first flare found on the beach in July.
On Saturday morning Aug. 30, while on marked patrol in Boca Grande, Deputy Angelo Lanni was conducting an area check of the beach access at 4th…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an amended grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to provide more than $1.2 million additional funds f…
Paving maintenance began on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail in Placida starting Sept. 3, 2025.
Various sections of the trail will undergo repaving during this time; the entire project should take no…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Wow, the 2025 sea turtle nesting season is sure winding down quickly now! If you’ve been tracking the weekly statistics in the Boca Beacon, you may have noticed th…
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month, highlighting the importance of disaster readiness. With hurricane activity expected to increase in the comi…
BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island…
Anna Maria now pondering paid, resident parking
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Anyone who has spent time in Boca Grande knows that a “busy” beach day might look like 25 to 50 beachgoers at any given access…
Views inside, with post boxes. Photos by Anna
The Boca Grande Post Office reopened on Saturday, Aug. 30 after being closed for nearly a year due to hurricane damage. Residents have b…
