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Boca Grande Hope For Haitians builds on 16 years of impact

Above, one of 25 new homes. Photos submitted BY HOPE FOR HAITIANS  After a six-year pause, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians will welcome supporters back for its first in-person fundraising event since 2019, renewing a long-standing commitment to helping families in Haiti by building safe, permanent homes through Food For The Poor of Coconut Creek, […]

Clearing up house land titles from 1927’s Boca Grande Associates

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 […]

This date in the Boca Beacon: Boca Blooms Grande Opening

FIVE YEARS AGO Suncoast Humane launched the “Get ‘Em Home” project amid COVID to adopt shelter dogs. Restaurants partnered with Suncoast Humane and distributed flyers with takeout and dine in orders. TEN YEARS AGO Boca Blooms hosted an open house with live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to commemorate its grand opening.  FIFTEEN YEARS AGO […]

Grande Stitches holds January trunk show

Janice Hursen of Grande Stitches is holding an in-store trunk show featuring Julie Pischke Designs throughout the month of January. Needlepoint canvases by Julie will be offered at 20 percent off retail price. Grande Stitches is open Monday and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the second floor of the Old […]

Mobile library bikes through Boca Grande

Last Friday, the Fust Library’s mobile bicycle unit was out with some of the latest bestsellers. Here, Stacy Bak with the library branch was distributing books. The mobile bicycle unit donation was paid for by the Triad Foundation of Roy Park Jr., who has given a donation to Lee County for this pilot program.   […]

Haaga speaks at Boca Grande Garden Club 

BY THE BG GARDEN CLUB On Wednesday Jan. 7, Elin Haaga presented “Creating Your Own Paradise” to the Boca Grande Garden Club. Elin was born in Monmouthshire, Wales, and moved to Somerset, England, when she was five. Her family were avid gardeners. In fact, their garden was featured on the BBC flagship gardening show, “Gardeners’ […]

Lineup for the 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival

Step into a world of storytelling, creativity and community. This year’s festival brings a hand-picked lineup of films that will inspire, entertain and spark meaningful conversations. Dive deeper into the art of cinema with an interactive screenwriting workshop, speakers who share fascinating behind-the-scenes insights and lawn trivia games where you can put your film knowledge […]

Boca Grande parking on Charlotte agenda Jan. 13

Placida property also considered citations  Charlotte County has included another agenda item related to Boca Grande parking for the regular meeting, to be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Commission Chambers, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte. The item, entitled “Boca Grande Parking Suggestions,” will include discussion and direction on Boca Grande […]

New physicians at Boca Grande Health Clinic for urgent care

To best serve patients during the busy season, the Boca Grande Health Clinic is adding two physicians to provide seasonal coverage for same-day and urgent-care services. “When something unexpected happens – an illness, an injury or a concern that can’t wait – patients shouldn’t have to leave the island for timely care,” said Mark Driscoll, […]

Downtown Boca Grande greets 2026

As 2025 winds down, smiling faces abound at local shops. Linda Smith at Sunsets of Boca Grande with some great sweaters still in stock; Jayden Duffy at Gasparilla Adventures repaired bikes; Sandy Intihar & Wendi Hale at Barbara Anne’s Jewelry & Boutique with a great jewelry display; Sharon Yonker from Boca Blooms with great new […]