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The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) hosted its third Brew With A View on Wednesday, Dec. 3, featuring Meredith Blain with the Englewood Shell Club. “There are seashells on all seven continents,” Blain said. “They’re all over the world. They can range from microscopic all the way to 500 pounds. They can live up to […]
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The performers Tab Laven, Eddie Kilgallon, and Jeff Dayton form a powerhouse ensemble of veteran touring musicians who have spent their careers alongside some of music’s greatest legends. With experience spanning decades – from Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall to tours with Art Garfunkel, Glen Campbell, Montgomery Gentry and more – they unite their […]
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Jeff, Kathleen and Donna Moore of Boca Grande welcomed visiting family over the Thanksgiving holiday and chose a unique way to celebrate Kathleen’s birthday: an immersive encounter with capybaras at HappyCapys in Englewood. HappyCapys offers engaging, humane education-based experiences that bring guests of all ages up close with three resident capybaras. The program focuses on […]
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Series takes serious look at mysteries A discussion of the mystery “Snow,” written by award-winning Irish author John Banville, will kick off the 2025-26 season of the Sleuths Book Club on Tuesday, Dec. 9. All are welcome to join the group at 2 p.m. in the Community Center Auditorium. “Snow tells the story of a […]
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Preservation Board to review destruction of 1926 houses from Florida boom time The Boca Grande Preservation Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 10 to discuss the possible demolition of a house at 1000 10th St. Lee County staff has reviewed the phase-one submittal for demolition and “finds the request does not meet the criteria for demolition […]
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The Boca Grande Yacht Club Boat Parade was this week. See more pictures here. Photos by Matt
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Editor’s note: Amanda Cochran, who ran previously for the seat of the late Mike Greenwell, has announced that she will run again. Lee County District 5 covers rural areas including Alva, where Cochran is owner of Re/Max River & Ranch. BY AMANDA COCHRAN, DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATE Today, I officially filed for the Lee County District […]
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The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones, defines permit types, sets time limits and outlines enforcement procedures. Residential and business districts throughout Boca Grande are now divided into zones and vehicles must display valid permits where required. Enforcement will not begin until signage and permit distribution are in place. Parking […]
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Lee County has incurred a $11,900 cost for the total sign production for Boca Grande from the vendor Aramsco of Clearwater. The posts were actually from Lee County stock; that total cost was an additional $8,000. An estimate email provided to the Beacon regarding the sign cost indicated that there was an original $35,725.05 estimate […]
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A meeting between Charlotte and Lee Counties regarding the Boca Grande Parking Ordinance will occur on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Punta Gorda. The meeting was called from a resolution by the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners, which initiated Florida Statute Chapter 164, a state-mandated process between jurisdictions in Florida that have differences. The […]