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Lee County Commission Meeting

A regular Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. next Tuesday, March 18.  On the agenda is a rate increase for the Gasparilla Island Water Authority. There is no agenda item concerning parking in Boca Grande at press time; however, the topic may be raised as a commissioner’s item (which is […]

Robert Horgan, 1943-2024

Robert (Bob) W. Horgan was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 18, 1943, to Doris P. Horgan and Leo J. Horgan. He died on July 29, 2024, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine. Bob grew up with siblings Leo (decd.) (sp. Betsy Horgan), Susan (sp. Tom Wilson decd.), and David (Bonnie Horgan). At age […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Furniture team at the ‘Methodist’ garage

Jan Myers & Crew When back-to-back hurricanes swept away the contents of her garage storage area, Jan Myers fretted that she wouldn’t be able to stage the annual United Methodist Church charity furniture sale. She’s happy to say she was wrong. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March […]

March/April Gasparilla Island Mag available now

The March/April edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out now with new feature stories, recipes and shopping. Featured stories include a mysterious Gilded-Age death in Punta Gorda, a collection of letters dating back to the 1920s, the poem “Identity” by Carol Sundberg, a history of the Snowbirds of Yesterday, an informative article […]

SW Florida Fishing: Waiting to chew…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The redfish and snook have been very active in the backcountry this week! Between the hard south winds and even harder northwest winds, lots of snook and redfish have decided that it’s time to eat! The higher tides have showcased the redfish bite best while the lower tides have seemed to […]

Input not sought from island businesses on parking plans

BY DUANE ZOBRIST, OWNER GASPARILLA ADVENTURES As a business owner in downtown Boca Grande, I’ve watched our island community flourish through hospitality, charm, and the warmth of local businesses; especially these past months as we all pull together to recover from hurricane Milton.   Today, however, we’re facing a decision by the county commission that […]

Pancake breakfast at the Methodist Church

Pancakes are being prepared with cheerful hands! Ginny Bell and Rich Houck are busy at work. Stop in for pancakes every Tuesday through April 8 at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church. See here for more photos.                                       […]