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Editor’s Note: The notice has been rescinded as of July 6. A Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued for the Cole Island portion of Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande North Association due to a temporary loss of water pressure from a momentary pump failure. “We had a high service pump overload and trip out for several minutes allowing […]
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Through week ending: 7/1/26 Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa- 401 Loggerhead, 9 Green, 2 Leatherback Gasparilla- 24 Loggerhead Don Pedro- 166 Loggerhead, 14 Green Stump Pass- 96 Loggerhead
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As the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center construction continues, Lee County plans to move on-island offices for both the Sheriff’s Office and Parks and Recreation back into the building. “The Wheeler Road location for staff was temporary during construction,” wrote Betsy Clayton, Lee County communications director in an email to the Beacon. “Space now […]
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Through week ending: 6/24/26 Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa- 336 Loggerhead, 9 Green, 2 Leatherback Gasparilla- 20 Loggerhead Don Pedro- 153 Loggerhead, 6 Green Stump Pass- 80 Loggerhead
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Profiles.
In 1958, gray skies and rain marred the Fourth of July in Boca Grande. But it was still perhaps the biggest Fourth of July ever for the island, as that Fourth marked the opening of the Gasparilla Island bridge at 11 a.m. The bridge was originally called the Baynard-Spadio-Shuckman Bridge in newspaper ads. Local newspapers […]
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A full-length video of the Boca Grande Parking Committee is now available online at the Boca Beacon’s YouTube channel. The meeting, held Wednesday, June 17, addressed issues including seasonal parking relief, golf cart rentals and a method of educating visitors on the new restrictions. The direct link is HERE; please follow our YouTube page for […]
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On Sunday, June 7, Charlotte County marine units were called to the Boca Grande Sandbar after a report that a 9-year-old girl sustained a puncture wound to her foot from a stingray barb while she was “near the railroad trestles.” Ashley Turner, public safety public information officer, confirmed the 12:03 p.m. call. “Charlotte County Fire […]
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Through week ending: 6/10/26 Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa- 209 Loggerhead, 5 Green, 2 Leatherback Gasparilla- 10 Loggerhead Don Pedro- 113 Loggerhead, 1 Green Stump Pass- 48 Loggerhead
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News, Real Estate.
Figuring the effect of parking and storms Despite reports of a strong spring season for some retailers and The Gasparilla Inn & Club, state sales tax data for Boca Grande paints a more mixed picture, with February 2026 taxable sales falling 7.3 percent from a year earlier and March revenue essentially flat as officials continue […]
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Stop by Boca Grande Outfitters where Barbara Caliguire can help you find the best reel for fishing. Remember Father’s Day is just around the corner! 375 Park Ave., Boca Grande. Photo by Matt