As 2025 winds down, smiling faces abound at local shops. Linda Smith at Sunsets of Boca Grande with some great sweaters still in stock; Jayden Duffy at Gasparilla Adventures repaired bikes; Sandy In…
Blues with D.K. Harrell
D.K. Harrell, a rising star in the blues world, will perform on Friday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Ctr. Auditorium, 131 First St. W, Boca Grande. Call…
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – South Burnt Store Street and Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Punta Gorda Charlotte Library, 401 Shrev…
BY ELAINE SKYPALA, ROYAL PALM PLAYERS
When Agatha Christie wrote this thrilling murder mystery, she would never have guessed that The Mousetrap would become the longest-running play in history…
In spite of the arrival of mid-week cold weather, there were still families out visiting local beaches.
Over the weekend, when temps were in the 70s, island parking lots filled and there were so…
Do you want to learn how to use your smartphone to create incredible photos?
The Boca Grande Camera Club is pleased to announce a presentation to be given by noted photographer and scientist Meli…
Lee Health President and CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci has announced that he will not renew his employment contract when it concludes on September 30, 2026.
Dr. Antonucci, who has served as CEO since 2…
The Boca Beacon received delivery this week of our annual Visitor’s Guide. Copies will be available at stands around town, in hotels, real estate offices and throughout the region.
The Visi…
Maria Pardo-Thompson is rarely without yarn nearby. Over the years, her crocheted blankets, hats, loveys and small stuffed animals have ended up in ambulances, hospital nurseries, classrooms and fam…
From left to right: Sarah Cislo with Chief C.W. Blosser. Cislo successfully completed her rigorous 12 month training and testing program and is now recognized as a 1st Class Firefighter; Erik Fatica…
