Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Don’t worry. This is not a sermon, but be warned that we will start with an analogy from a theologian. The late Welsh preacher and physician Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones had a way of thinking through thorny Biblical doctrines. As a member of the so-called “Calvinist” wing of the church, he would lean toward the traditional […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Ocean pollutionis a major global problem.It is growing and directly affects human health. Philip Landrigan, epidemiologist, pediatrician Many people have been to ocean and Gulf shores and have shaken their heads at all the washed-up fish and garbage along the shores. Some are upset; others really don’t care. However, what is not realized is that […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Community History.
What happened to Kiwanis on island? BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTORBOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has been recognized for its many charitable and community-based contributions since its founding in 1948. Scholarships, monetary grants to non-profit organizations, community commemorations and celebrations are just a few of the many functions and activities of […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Real Estate.
The Gasparilla Inn earned a World’s Best Award from Travel + Leisure. It had not made the list since 2021. It had a reader score of 95.1, as the year’s favorite Florida resort. It scored above the Ritz-Carlton in Naples and the Waldorf-Astoria in Orlando, among others. It read: “Family-owned by a select few since […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
On Saturday, July 12, Deputy David Scozzafava of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Damficare Street in reference to a theft from a boat the day prior. The owner of the boat rents a boat slip and had his 2025 flats boat docked with six rod combos stored in the gunwale, according to the […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament taking place at the Coral Creek Club on Monday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will support the ongoing preservation of the iconic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse. The 2025 Light Keeper’s Open invites golfers of all skill levels to […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Featured News, Health & Wellness, News.
Skin cancer is one of the most common – and treatable – types of cancer when detected early. To promote early detection, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has introduced a handheld diagnostic device called the DermaSensor to help assess suspicious skin lesions more quickly and accurately as part of routine patient care. The DermaSensor uses […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Education, Featured News, News.
Schools of excellence The Island School has earned an A for the eighth time in a row in the annual Florida Department of Education ranking. “I’m proud to share that The Island School has once again earned an ‘A’ rating from the Florida Department of Education for 2025,” wrote Christine Oliver, head of The Island […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Lighthouse United Methodist Church has responded to criticism in social media that it is behind or supporting all the elements in a proposed parking plan for Boca Grande. Peter Soderberg, Chair of the Church Council at Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande, issued a statement to the Beacon, and sent it out to members […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
While construction has not commenced on the Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park, there is progress. The bathroom area will be to the north end of the Sea Grape parking area at the park. Currently, it is marked and blocked off and the rest of the parking area is still in use. John […]