Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News.
Jeff Swift has been announced as the incoming president of Boca Grande Preschool Inc. This is a new not-for-profit corporation replacing the Diocese of Venice Boca Grande Preschool Program. The Preschool will be officially opening its doors in its new, temporary off island location on Monday, April 28. Jeff succeeds Angela Steffan, who will remain […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News, Real Estate, Sports & Outdoors.
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 Placida Road fixing their parking area after their land-side dock passed inspection. “We got our ferry back,” said Maria De La Nuez, a board member who […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Melissa A. Landon, 57, passed away on April 9, 2025. A native of Australia and a long time artist of Boca Grande, Mel had a deep love of the ocean. Her one of a kind artwork can be seen in murals around Boca Grande and in many homes throughout the state of Florida. To know […]
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BY LAMAR TOOLE,BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB The final meeting of the Boca Grande Garden Club 2024-25 season was held on April 2 and featured an entertaining presentation by Michigan- and Florida-licensed landscape architect Jack Barnwell, owner of Jack Barnwell Design, Mackinac Island, MI, and partner and lead designer of C3 Gardens, LLC, in Naples. One […]
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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 the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board in the last year; it was a replacement for a wall damaged in fall hurricanes. The […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
Healthcare is personal. It’s built on trust, consistency, and people who care – not just in the exam room, but in every part of the experience. At the Boca Grande Health Clinic, we’re fortunate to have an administrative team that lives those values every day. With National Administrative Professionals’ Day coming up on April 23, […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Island Vet Sarah Babcock was selected for the Michigan State University 2025 College of Veterinary Medicine Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award. “This award is exceptionally humbling,” Babcock said. “It is truly a great honor.” Babcock focuses on the human animal bond, through clinical and non-clinical work. She provides in-home veterinary care for Gasparilla Island residents through […]
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From 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, the Lighthouse United Methodist Church Family Ministries will be holding a Pirates and Princesses Ball in the Fellowship Hall for children ages one to 10. The event will begin with crafts, games and snacks, followed by a special red-carpet introduction at 3 p.m., when pirates and […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
There is no timeline for the reopening of the Boca Grande or Placida Fishing Piers which were damaged during hurricane season; however, Charlotte County Parks and Recreation has begun the design process. The County is going through the FEMA Public Assistance Program for all damaged park facilities, according to Tina Powell, Charlotte County Parks and […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Profiles.
Boca Grande residents and officials came out to attend and speak at a joint meeting of Charlotte and Lee counties held in Punta Gorda. “I think this is something we need to do more often,” said Charlotte Commissioner Chris Constance. The Tuesday meeting was the first in over five years; the last was in Lee […]