Category: Real Estate

Residents of South Gulf Cove, county to hear of plans by Maronda Homes

June 12, 2025
Sheila Evans
News, Real Estate

A full house is expected Tuesday, June 17, when Maronda Homes takes the microphone at what is billed as a “Town Hall Meeting” regarding the proposed development of Harbor Village, proposed for the...

1980s cottage gets redo; wall may help with flooding for Palm Ave. project

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at its June 11 meeting. The board met at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, because of work being done at the Boca Grande Community...

Two residential proposals to be reviewed by Historic Preservation Board

BY TALIA ECKSTEIN Two residential projects will come in front of the next meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at the St. Andrew’s Chapter...

Boca Grande real estate now appraised at $3.5 billion

Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell released the initial estimates for 2025 property values on Sunday, June 1. They include a $3.5 billion estimate of valuation of Boca Grande real...

Business & Real Estate: On preservation agenda

BY TALIA ECKSTEIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, in the St. Andrew’s Chapter House to review two proposals. The two special certificates...

Business & Real Estate: Lee County updates electronic permitting process, offers training

The eConnect permit portal for Lee County Department of Community Development (DCD), Department of Transportation (DOT), Natural Resources, and the Lee Utilities Department (LCU), will be offline...

Keylime Bistro reopens at station, adds additional indoor seating

Keylime Bistro reopened at the train station Saturday. The restaurant was essentially rebuilt, with new kitchen and a removal of the bar, so that the inside seating is larger. All the familiar...

Hideaway Bay Beach Club’s land access ferry dock reopens to Little Gasparilla

Ferryman returns making Placida/LGI runs The Little Gasparilla Island resort complex Hideaway Bay Beach Club finally has its land access open. On Saturday before last, residents were out on...

Business & Real Estate: Boca Grande Historic District non-compliance reporting guidelines

April 17, 2025
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

Recently, some residents have had questions to the Beacon about a new fence built in the Boca Grande Historic District just off Gilchrist, on the beachfront. The lattice fence has not gone through...

Business & Real Estate: GIWA and Drainage Unit

April 10, 2025
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

GIWA rate change At their April 1, 2025, meeting, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution to approve Gasparilla Island Water Association’s new rate structure. On...