News
SW Florida Fishing: The spring winds…
April 24, 2025
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
I have spent many years fishing the Boca Grande backcountry in the springtime and unfortunately it usually includes wind, lots of wind. This spring is no different and it has…
State reopens parking lot at south end
April 23, 2025
Gasparilla Island State Park reopened its Dune parking area near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Wednesday, April 23.
Previously, the Range Light, Sea Grape and Sea Wall beach access areas had…
Garden: Mackinac landscape architect on planting a car-less island
April 17, 2025
BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
The final meeting of the Boca Grande Garden Club 2024-25 season was held on April 2 and featured an entertaining presentation by Michigan- and Florida-lice…
Business & Real Estate: Boca Grande Historic District non-compliance reporting guidelines
April 17, 2025
Recently, some residents have had questions to the Beacon about a new fence built in the Boca Grande Historic District just off Gilchrist, on the beachfront. The lattice fence has not gone through t…
The administrators who keep the Boca Grande Clinic running
April 17, 2025
Healthcare is personal. It’s built on trust, consistency, and people who care – not just in the exam room, but in every part of the experience.
At the Boca Grande Health Clinic, we’re fortunate t…
Laser regatta season winners
April 17, 2025
Competitors in the April 6, 2025 BSYC “Island Championship” are (L to R): Mark Rickenbaugh, Oakley Johnson, Lee Edwards, Nat Leonard, Steve Brink, Sam Howe – Commodore, Bill Ewing, Tom Wilcox, H…
BRIEFS: Bridge meeting; burn ban
April 17, 2025
Bridge meeting
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors will be conducting a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the GIBA administration buildin…
Donation aids Range Light
April 17, 2025
Just after a check donation this week from the Boca Grande Disaster Fund to benefit Barrier Island Parks Society, Charles Nadler observes as BIPS President Crossan Seybolt looks at the Range Light w…
Fund announced for deputy house
April 17, 2025
The Boca Grande Disaster Fund is announcing the fundraising for a new home to be built for deputies working in Boca Grande. After Hurricane Milton, the existing 1920s Florida Cracker home located at…
Poetry in the garden
April 17, 2025
Poetry in the Garden last week. Alice Gorman read from her new book.
Photo by Caroline. More photos on page here.