Written by Drew Stanley on . Posted in Featured News, Legal, News.
After July 1, public balloon releases will now be illegal in Florida, the result of a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Balloon releases were once a common part of the Florida tourism landscape, but worries over ocean pollution have made them unfashionable, and now illegal. The balloon rule is among a slew of […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News.
A roundup of upcoming events and specials in Boca Grande and around Cape Haze and Charlotte County. Some events: Golf Cart Parade: Lineup for the Fourth of July parade begins on Thursday, July 4 at 8:30 a.m. in the gravel lot at Scarpa’s Coastal. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. Decorate your golf cart […]
Written by Evan Dunbar on . Posted in Community, Travel.
A list of and guide to the parking areas in Boca Grande and on Gasparilla Island by the Boca Beacon.
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Sea turtles have stood the test of time. They are among the oldest living creatures on Earth. Their origins date back at least 110 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. But plastic pollution threatens the future of these amazing survivors. At least 11 million metric tons of plastic pollution enter the ocean per […]
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June 25 is the deadline for bids for new bathrooms at Gasparilla Island State Park and their Sea Grape lot. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed contractor bids for the Sea Grape Restroom at the Gasparilla Island State Park. Contractors must be licensed to work in this […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Events, Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Educate Boca Golf Scramble on Monday, Oct. 7. The Chamber’s “Educate Boca” Scholarship Fund is a non-profit corporation established by the Chamber to administer its scholarship fund-raising and awards. Recipients receive monetary assistance for college tuition, vocational training and special education. This year, the […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness, News.
BY DR. BRET KUEBER, M.D. As an avid sportsman and a strong believer in the power of healthy living, I sometimes get questions about the role of electrolyte beverages in maintaining optimal hydration, especially in these hot summer months. With my background in sports medicine and complementary medicine, I’m here to break down the pros […]
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As parking has once again occupied the forefront of islanders’ minds, several other popular destinations along the Gulf Coast have been having similar conversations just this week. Boutique merchants in downtown Sarasota threatened to sue the city over paid parking. Merchants on Palm Avenue, ironically the home of both a Methodist and Episcopal Church, have […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
The Boca Beacon has a current guide to parking spaces across the island HERE, with state, local and town parking spots, and a map of public beach access points as of 2025. Currently, Lee County is proposing to effectively shut down beach parking on the island, to just over 200 places. There would be two-hour […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Above, Bob Melvin releases one of Boca Blue’s three tarpon last Saturday afternoon in the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament. The Shaw brothers battled three tarpon together as a team. See here for more photos. Photos by Daniel.