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FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY A Least Tern colony was identified on the northern end of Boca Grande on April 24. Charlotte County coastal staff posted the area with stakes, flagging and signage to notify the public and keep all activity out of this critical nesting area. Even a minor disturbance can easily destroy an entire colony, […]
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Ladies Day Fishing The annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. An open awards party to follow at Scarpa’s Coastal from 8 to 10 p.m. This year’s theme is Salty Souls and Tarpon Rolls. info@bocagrandechamber.com World’s Richest party Join the Chamber on Thursday, May […]
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BY DOD FRASER, GULFCONSERVATION ALLIANCE Boca Grande is one of the world’s most important tarpon fisheries; we have the privilege of hosting one of the largest pre-spawn aggregations of tarpon in the world. Handling tarpon properly after catching them is a key part of protecting the fishery whether fishing in the Pass, the beach or […]
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Above, Michael Jacob at the first meeting, representing Lee County. Photos by Garland The next Boca Grande Parking Committee meeting will tackle a number of issues at the Wednesday, May 13 meeting. The meeting, set for 1 p.m., will include time for public comments on agenda items, and a period at the end for speakers. […]
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It was just over a month ago that Selleck the Mustache Cat made his debut on TikTok. The cat, owned by Chelsea Ann Zockoll, took a swim at the North End of Boca Grande, while Zockoll was visiting her parents. Like so many celebrities who come to Boca Grande, Selleck is currently “hiding out” with […]
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From April. 1 to April 30, 2026, there were a total of 204 parking citations issued in Boca Grande, one less than the total for both February and March. During the same period, there were 31 warnings issued, according to Autumn King, public information officer for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. There were only six […]
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Boca Grande Preschool’s Groundbreaking was at their new (future) location at 311 Palm Ave. Some preschool students at the event from left: Cooper Hanley, Coramae Dunkley, Shayla Porter, Ella Bowen, Tate Bowen, Ava Langley and Kai Strickland. More photos here. Photo by H
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To the Editor: For more than a century, my family has been connected to Boca Grande. It is a place woven into our history – one I continue to visit, even gladly paying the toll to cross onto the island. The reason is simple: the memories, the traditions, and the beauty of its beaches have […]
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To the Editor: I picked up a copy of Boca Beacon’s 2026 Visitors Guide. Your opening statement on page 5, I would mostly agree with. In March, my sister was visiting. We drove out to Boca Grande! She had never been there. After the beach, we ate at the Key Lime Bistro. Crossing the street […]
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BY THE GICIA As the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association celebrates its 55th anniversary, the organization is reflecting on the many successful initiatives that have helped shape island life today. While the Gasparilla Act remains one of the organization’s most important accomplishments, the GICIA has played a significant role in preserving the character, environment, […]