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The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in Boca Grande and a return to the Hermitage Beach in Sarasota County. The Boca Grande event on Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. is entitled “Joe & Lauren: Making Music in Boca Grande” and features Hermitage Fellows Joe Iconis and […]
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A number of island residents along the beachfront and Gilchrist area have filed a suit against a defunct Boca Grande corporation to clear up their property titles. An “Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry of Boca Grande Associates Inc.,” or similar suits have been filed against Boca Grande Associates, which was dissolved by proclamation […]
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BY LARRY J. HANNAH, ADMINISTRATOR, THE BOCA GRANDE DISASTER FUND After Hurricanes Helene and Milton in October 2024, the local Sheriff’s Deputy’s home at 300 Wheeler Street was totally destroyed by 4½ feet of water. Moving into 2025, the Boca Grande Disaster Fund committed funds of $228,000 toward the rebuilding of the home. In June […]
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There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for renovations as part of the Renaissance Plan of Friends of Boca Grande. The playground was used by both The Island School and locals, as it sat open to the public during non-school hours. Christine Oliver, […]
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The beachfront seawall cap at 4th Street is under repair. Tim Engstrom, public information specialist at Lee County, said that their Department of Transportation is repairing approximately 72-feet of the seawall cap. “The crew expects to complete the work this week, weather permitting,” said Engstrom, in an email. While Gasparilla Island has mostly open beaches […]
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This weekend, enforcement begins regarding the Boca Grande Parking ordinance, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. “An electronic signboard is being installed Thursday at the county line letting visitors and residents know that the new parking laws are in effect,” said Todd Olmer, public affairs captain for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. “When deputies […]
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At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Charlotte Commissioners asked for a joint meeting between Lee County and Charlotte County to be held in Boca Grande to resolve an ongoing parking disagreement. They still have not yet set a date. County Administrator Hector Flores reported that he has yet to hear back about the […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO Sunsets of Boca Grande opened its doors where Fresh Produce used be located. TEN YEARS AGO The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association announced that it had met its cash goal to restore the Mercabo site. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The BG Historical Society hosted its annual trip to Useppa Island. Participants enjoyed […]
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Above, the storm as it came across the Gulf on Sunday. It was captured by a Beacon reader. Diane Cates said, “I was walking on the beach, felt a little wind on my back, turned around and thought, is that real? At first I thought it was my sunglasses, then realized I needed to run […]
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The remains of an eight-month-old female Florida panther (UCFP498) were collected on January 18, 2026, on CR951 in Collier County, 250 yds. north of the entrance to Naples Heritage The suspected cause of death was a vehicle collision.