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Bike Parade and spring event returns in March, includes dog show
February 26, 2026
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club will hold a day of spring events on Saturday, March 14, including a bake sale, a dog show and the return of the island’s beloved Bike Parade.
The day begins with the…
‘The Marching Band’ wins 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival
February 26, 2026
The 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival concluded on Saturday, Feb. 21.
The winner and audience choice was “The Marching Band,” about an internationally renowned conductor that travels the world and d…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Trish Petrosky
February 26, 2026
New Lee County Commissioner
When newly appointed Lee County Commissioner Patricia “Trish” Petrosky talks about Lee County, she does not start with policy. She starts with pride.
“Being a Flori…
Fifth-grade artists bring creativity and safety to GICIA Bike Path
February 26, 2026
BY THE GICIA
This spring, visitors to the Bike Path will be greeted not only by Boca Grande’s seasonal beauty but also by a vibrant display of student-created artwork promoting safety, courtesy a…
Carol Hall wins first place from Pastel Society
February 26, 2026
Congratulations to internationally accredited artist Carol Hall, whose pastel painting On the Run earned the First Place Award of Excellence at the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay’s exhibition, “Possibi…
Lemon Bay Women head to Regionals
February 26, 2026
The Lemon Bay Women’s Interclub team will be headed to Regionals at Heron Creek next week. Interclub is a part of Florida State Golf Association. It is a six week tournament, three at home games and…
Island School alum and Women’s Club Scholarship winner makes dean’s list
February 26, 2026
Kylie Robbins earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the Fall 2025 semester. Robbins is a senior majoring in Environmental Studies. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher t…
Pigskin Pickin’ League Winner
February 26, 2026
Dave ‘Smitty’ Smith, of Hudson’s Grocery, picked the Seattle Seahawks to win the Super Bowl this year. Smitty won this year’s Boca Beacon Pigskin Pickin’ League. Congrats Smitty! …
Perfect fishing weather …
February 26, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
In between fronts this week, the fishing was great. As water temperatures began to rebound from the low 50s to the 70s, the fish were active and looking to feed.
Lots…
SW Florida Fishing: Was once everyone’s, now for the few.
February 26, 2026
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
It’s a sad day here in Boca Grande for fisherman like me who have enjoyed wading the shoreline looking for snook, reds, trout, pompano, sheepshead, cobia, tripletail, e…










