The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce has introduced the first annual Gasparilla Grande Slam Back Bay Fishing Tournament, to be held on March 28.
This inshore fishing event celebrates competit…
BY THE ISLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION
The Island School Foundation’s chairperson, Mary Johnston, summed up the day: “Conditions couldn’t have been much worse, but our community came out with their best…
The Boca Beacon’s 2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opened on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 and finished on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for…
Severe drought is impacting nearly all of Lee County, causing grass to change from lush green to dry and brown. From Charlotte to Collier counties, dry weather ranges from moderate to severe. The Na…
Some of the group interested in beach access and parking on Gasparilla Island have incorporated as a 501(c)4 non-profit in Placida to help better support public access on the beaches across Southwes…
Every spring through fall, sea turtles return to Boca Grande’s shoreline to nest. The tracks they leave behind fade quickly with the tide, but the effort required to protect those nests does not. Th…
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…
The Coral Creek Men’s Member-Member Championship was held the weekend of Feb 7. Congratulations to Overall Gross Champions, Jim Johnson and Adam Harris; Paul Fussner and Peter Strang Overall Net…
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…
