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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!                   …

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…

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…