New Chamber Back Bay Fishing Tournament
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce has introduced the first annual Gasparilla Grande Slam Back Bay Fishing Tournament, to be held on March 28. This inshore fishing event celebrates competitive angling, sportsmanship and coastal heritage targeting redfish, snook and speckled trout. On Saturday, March 28, lines will be in from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
Thanks to Island School Golf Challenge supporters
BY THE ISLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION
The Island School Foundation’s chairperson, Mary Johnston, summed up the day: “Conditions couldn’t have been much worse, but our community came…
Wrapping up the 2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic
The Boca Beacon’s 2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opened on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 and finished on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incr…
Lee County and drought; do not stress over brown grass
Severe drought is impacting nearly all of Lee County, causing grass to change from lush green to dry and brown. From Charlotte to Collier counties, dry weather ranges from modera…
Newly formed 501(c)4 group will encourage beach access
Some of the group interested in beach access and parking on Gasparilla Island have incorporated as a 501(c)4 non-profit in Placida to help better support public access on the bea…
Fogbow
Lucy, the Shaffer’s family dog checking out a rare fogbow last week during the rolling of the fog bank mid day.
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The work behind Boca Grande’s sea turtle season
Every spring through fall, sea turtles return to Boca Grande’s shoreline to nest. The tracks they leave behind fade quickly with the tide, but the effort required to protect thos…