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GIBA board meet set for Wednesday, March 19

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors will be conducting a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1  p.m. in the GIBA administration building. Agenda topics include the bid award for the administrative, maintenance, and tender house building modification project, and an operations update. A verbatim record of the proceeding will […]

Friday Night Frondezvous Mini Market Returns

Every Friday in March, The Pink Pony Courtyard will host the Friday Night Frondezvous Mini Market from 6 to 9 p.m.. The upcoming March 14th event features live music by “Shindig,” complimentary food from Tortuga Mexican Street Cuisine, and a variety of vendors: Gluten Free, Deliciously! (baked goods & macaroons), Blondies by Brookie (fairy hair), […]

Lucky Dog

Jane Ringer of the Boca Grande Camera Club had some fun with O’Winnie, ready for St. Patrick’s Day.  The club meets regularly during season to share ideas, critique photos and hear speakers. The Beacon has welcomed them over the years to contribute to our pages.          Photo by Jane Ringer

Lee County Commission Meeting

A regular Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. next Tuesday, March 18.  On the agenda is a rate increase for the Gasparilla Island Water Authority. There is no agenda item concerning parking in Boca Grande at press time; however, the topic may be raised as a commissioner’s item (which is […]

Cayo Costa seeks bids for ferry, rentals, merch

Florida Park Service is seeking a business partner to provide visitor services at Cayo Costa State Park. The scope of services is listed as concession operation, including, but not limited to ferry service, merchandise sales, recreational equipment rentals, overnight accommodations and glamping. There is a mandatory onsite meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1 […]

Robert Horgan, 1943-2024

Robert (Bob) W. Horgan was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 18, 1943, to Doris P. Horgan and Leo J. Horgan. He died on July 29, 2024, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine. Bob grew up with siblings Leo (decd.) (sp. Betsy Horgan), Susan (sp. Tom Wilson decd.), and David (Bonnie Horgan). At age […]