Opinion
Letters: Long history of support for local community
September 11, 2025
To the Editor:
It’s time for a reality check. The much maligned, recently passed Boca Grande Parking ordinance does two things. First, it limits parking in residential neighborhoods between…
Letters: Conversation on welcome, patience and service
September 11, 2025
To the Editor:
Great journalism and transparency from both the Boca Beacon and the Lighthouse Methodist Church. The Church Parking Newsletter (August 29 Boca Beacon) makes reference to both the c…
Stamp vote online: From the desk of the Boca Grande postmaster
September 11, 2025
BY MELISA BICKER
As Postmaster of Boca Grande, I’m proud to share that the United States Postal Service is inviting the American public to help shape a unique part of our nation’s cultural histor…
On the First Amendment and the Fourth Estate
September 11, 2025
The public assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is a reminder of the fragility of free speech in America. Kirk dealt with hard questions and tried to bring those with different op…
EcoWatch: Eco news to ponder and reflect upon
September 11, 2025
“All magic comes with a price, dearie”
Rumpelstiltskin, a character on ABC’s Once Upon a Time
On Aug. 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a white paper and supporting materia…
Nesting activity showing stronger results compared to 2024
September 4, 2025
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Wow, the 2025 sea turtle nesting season is sure winding down quickly now! If you’ve been tracking the weekly statistics in the Boca Beacon, you may have noticed th…
Virtual training for your dog as first step
September 4, 2025
Virtual dog training allows owners to access real-time video sessions with professional trainers. It’s fun and it works without having to leave your house, and your dog will be in a comfortable envi…
The manatee, a critical keystone species of Florida
September 4, 2025
BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island…
Letters: Boca Grande Historical Society announces Footprints exhibit
September 4, 2025
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…
Silver King, Megalodon and Sept. 11 memories here
September 4, 2025
Next Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, our own Boca Grande Fire Department will celebrate its new Silver King engine and Megalodon tender by having a “push in” ceremony to commemorate this new equipment. It…