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First 4-Digit

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community.

Susan Carruthers was the first person to receive her 2025 4-Digit directory. Copies can be obtained at the Beacon’s office at 431 Park Ave., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Copies are also available under the parking lot tent on Tuesday (3/25) and Wednesday (3/26) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.     […]

Maintenance break in report

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.

Door pried open On Saturday, Feb. 22, Lee County Deputy David Scozzafava was notified of a burglary at the Boca Bay maintenance building located at 901 Gulf Boulevard. According to an official police report, Deputy Scozzafava made contact with security supervisor for the Boca Bay Association. The supervisor was conducting a roving patrol of Boca […]

Kelly Reark shows at Crews Bank

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.

The first thing you notice about Kelly Reark (Borza)’s artwork is her obvious passion for fish and fishing, revealed in stunning detail on a grand scale. She has been an active part of Boca Grande’s creative community since 2002, promoting awareness through her art about the importance of preserving our waters and marine wildlife. Her […]

Authors gather at the Fust to hear from publishing panel

Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Events, News.

Thursday afternoon, March 13, the Johann Fust Library Foundation held a publishing panel for attendees to hear from several authors and editors. Panel members included editors Rosemary Ahern and Nan Doyal, as well as authors Candice Shy Hooper and David Sparks.  “The most important part of this process is the editing,” Doyal said, who moderated […]

SBA reopens disaster deadline

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending the physical damage loan deadline for disaster declarations affected by the 2024 federal funding lapse. The new deadline to apply is April 27, 2025. Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged […]

Business & Real Estate: Preservation Board resumes meetings schedule

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Real Estate.

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board has resumed its regular schedule of meetings, as the volume of renovations and construction has increased after a hiatus due to the fall hurricanes. Currently, there are a handful of pending historic cases for April 9, as reported at their March meeting. These cases are announced at the end […]

Gulf fishing can still excel this spring

Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Opinion, Sports & Outdoors.

Many things seem more challenging this year. We survived multiple hurricanes and most of us suffered damage, many severe. Red tides hang around threatening us, challenging us to work around minimum big-fish kills so far. So how can you construct a plan that increases your odds of fishing success? We have sophisticated tools that allow […]

Explore Cook, Peary at Fust Library Mar. 27

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, Featured News, News.

Are you intrigued by the polar explorers and how the media covered their historical expeditions? On Thursday, March 27, at 4 p.m., the Johann Fust Library Foundation will present a Literary Series Event featuring author Darrell Hartman. Mr. Hartman will speak about his book Battle of Ink and Ice in the library courtyard and loggia. […]