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The right-hand, northbound lane of Gasparilla Road between Marathon Boulevard and Anchor Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15, to repair a damaged guardrail. Travelers are directed to a detour with signage and should allow extra time when planning to travel through this area. The […]
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Amid the discussion of possible parking regulations in Boca Grande, Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser added some insight to a draft of a parking ordinance circulating on the island. He sent the information in a letter to Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gary Cross at his request. The letter addresses concerns about his […]
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Jennifer Mattu is the new executive assistant at The Island School. Ms. Mattu officially began her new position on March 31, 2025. Ms. Stevenson will be staying with the school in a remote capacity. Mattu brings a wealth of experience and expertise. Originally from Pittsburgh, she taught math to middle grades for 13 years at […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, May 6, to approve a purchase agreement for the Mullock Creek Marina site on 5.21 acres in south Fort Myers as part of long-term plans to increase public boat ramp facilities. The board has prioritized identifying quality-of-life opportunities for boating and other recreational amenities, as well as […]
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Boca Grande has a full season of Tarpon Tournaments, offering different traditions and prizes. Tarpon season begins Saturday, May 10 with the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament. Find more information each week in Ballyhoo. May 10: Ladies Day Hosted by Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce. May 14 & 15: World’s Richest Hosted by Boca Grande […]
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Today, the Lee County Board of County Commissioner’s official agenda was updated as of May 5, at 2:15 p.m. to include a new item related to Gasparilla Island. It just reads “Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance.” The below “Agenda Recap” page was distributed at 2:15 p.m. Though it has a 2024 date on it, it is […]
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Currently, the Boca Beacon is waiting on a public records request from Lee County to get a better understanding of what is happening with a proposed parking ordinance. This week, we were made aware that a Boca Grande resident, opposed to the possible restrictions, had also asked for and received over 600 pages of emails […]
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Excitement is brewing as anglers and artists prepare for the 2025 “World’s Richest” Tarpon Tournament and the Annual Boca Grande Tarpon Festival May 13 to 16 in downtown Boca Grande. The Tarpon Festival marks the beginning of tarpon season and celebrates the return of the fish to Boca Grande Pass. The island is preparing for […]
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Capt. Phil O’Bannon appeared this week on the Mill House podcast. The sporting show podcast is led by Andy Mill, an athlete, broadcaster and author. Mill, an Olympic skier, is the author of “A Passion for Tarpon.” “Phil O’Bannon is a sixth-generation Boca Grande fisherman whose life has been defined by the water,” the description […]
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The executive committee of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation has announced the appointment of Debbie Frank as the executive director of the foundation, effective May 5, 2025. Debbie brings a decade of experience in the Boca Grande community, most recently serving as chief operating officer at the Friends of Boca Grande. “The foundation is […]