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…
This week, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority prepared areas of the Causeway for marine mattress installation.
“The causeway armoring project continues with Continental Heavy Civil (CHC) re-g…
About 60 Charlotte County residents met Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the South Gulf Cove Community Center to address their concerns about Boca Grande parking. The meeting was the first in-person gathering…
The Boca Grande Fire Department will have a “push-in” ceremony to formally welcome their two new tender and engine, the T-231 Megalodon, and E-231 Silver King. The ceremony, set for 10 a.m., will in…
Master naturalist, water advocate
Many Beacon readers will recognize Michelle Starr. Over the years, she has guided countless eco-tours through Boca Grande’s waters, teaching visitors about the m…
To the Editor and the community:
On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact the two recent hurricanes have had on our community and t…
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week:
Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 11…
The Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with Charlotte County Public Works, has installed over 12,900 reflective vinyl bands on stop signs and intersections throughout un…
Last Saturday, teams gathered at Indian Mound Park for the Cardboard Boat Races, as part of Englewood Pioneer Days celebration. The boats were donated by Austin and Bart Tracy of Tracy Lasbury Realt…
“The Skies Belong to the Birds and we must safeguard their migratory routes.”
Attributed to Rachel Carson, American marine biologist and conservationist, and writer of the 1960 book, “Silent Spri…
