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FPL survey drones in area for next five days
January 31, 2025
FPL drone operations near Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach. FPL Photo.
Many on island have received calls from Florida Power & Light that there will be survey drones in the Gasparilla Island…
Hearings today on septic to sewer conversion for Palm Island Estates
January 28, 2025
Today, the Florida Public Service Commission is holding hearings regarding a proposed septic to sewer conversion for Palm Island Estates. The hearings are available online, but are also being held a…
Lee County reopens some beach access
January 14, 2025
Lee County has announced that a number of beach access points have reopened on Gasparilla Island. The beach access points, part of Lee County Parks & Recreation, were closed after Hurricanes Hel…
Range Light now open to visitors; safe to climb after inspections by engineers
January 11, 2025
After hurricanes this fall, Barrier Island Parks Society has been working to prepare the Range Light and surrounding areas for visitors. Those repairs include the irrigation system, pavers and soil…
Scarpa’s is open, plus briefs from Ballyhoo this week of Dec. 27
December 27, 2024
Some news from on island from Ballyhoo, always on page 5. Send your news of openings and events to info@bocabeacon.
In restaurants, Scarpa’s Coastal is back. Pictured above, Todd Hampton and Jess…
Christmas Eve at Lighthouse United Methodist Church
December 27, 2024
At Lighthouse United Methodist Church, Christmas Eve came with a nativity and families dressed for dinner.
Children read during the lighting of the Advent wreath. There was also a Christmas story…
A chronology of the year 2024 in the Boca Beacon
December 27, 2024
Editor’s Note: This is a chronology of many of the news events during 2024 by the Boca Beacon.
January: New sheriff in town
The year kicked off with the Auxiliary Emergency Radio Communic…
Ceremony for new members of Lee Commission
November 8, 2024
An Inauguration ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courthous…
Rehab causes lane closures on Coral Creek Bridge
November 8, 2024
PLACIDA – Intermittent lane closures will occur on County Road 775 over Coral Creek Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 13 through Dec. 6, these lane closures are required to rehabilitate the bridge deck…
Commercial & town trash on island gets OK for removal; only one pass, so get it out now
November 8, 2024
Lee County Government has garnered a win for residents in unincorporated areas with commercial properties impacted by Hurricane Milton.
The county until now was prevented from collecting storm d…