Opinion
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…
SW Florida Fishing: Convicts bite early in local tourney
February 26, 2026
The Lemon Bay Girls Beach Volleyball team sponsored the “Catch a Convict” sheepshead tournament as a fundraiser. Cape Haze Marina hosted the event. The weather and fish cooperated, with plenty of th…
OPINION: Placida apartments and Coral Creek protected wetlands
February 19, 2026
BY ROB ROBBINS PRESIDENT, FRIENDS OF CAPE HAZE
On Feb. 9, the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 to forward on to the Charlotte Board of County Commissioners a recommendation to…
Fish concentrate when chilly; sheepshead abundant for freezer
February 19, 2026
Current weather indicates our colder winter has passed. I expect to see some cooler days, but the harsh Arctic Fronts seem to be behind us. We might have dodged a bullet so far, as I haven’t heard o…
Observations during a busy, gorgeous week
February 19, 2026
This editorial is written with an apology to readers, who assuredly do not want to read about parking. The sad thing, however, is that this editor would far prefer writing about ibises, or the color…
EcoWatch: Harm seen in new Congressional Farm Bill
February 19, 2026
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has stated: “A new farm bill is long overdue, and the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 is an important step forward in…
Letters: Question on letters and advancing public discussion
February 12, 2026
To the Editor:
There is a small-town newspaper in Maine with a circulation similar to the Boca Beacon. It welcomes letters to the editor and publishes clear submission guidelines regarding length…
Letters: Thank you from Fust for 75th Anniversary
February 12, 2026
To the Editor:
This year, the Johann Fust Library Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary. Library founders Roger and Louise Amory broke ground on 10th Street West in 1949 and opened the libra…
Standards at the Range Light
February 12, 2026
This March, the Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key will hold an event at the Range Light.
The event is entitled Joe & Lauren: Making Music in Boca Grande, featuring Joe Iconis and Laure…








