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Breaking: Lee County pursues public parking restrictions across Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island

The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with county staff to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee County portion of Gasparilla...

Charlotte County Utilities reminds residents of water conservation

May 30, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Charlotte County Utilities Department reminds residents of year-round water conservation measures. Due to the extreme heat and lack of rain we are seeing higher water usage for irrigation. Compared...

Pink Pony sweatshirt brightens up a Dark Horse podcast

This week, the English comedian and actor Russell Brand held a podcast discussion on God with scientist Bret Weinstein. Most do not know Weinstein. Many do not know who Brand is; he is a British...

Tapping into a Gasparilla Island tradition, the working cistern: Editorial

This week, the Boca Grande Quarantine Station house went on the market (see pages 16-17). One feature of the house is a working, wooden cistern. During Hurricane Ian, the tank was disconnected...

Coyote at South End of Island

Above, a coyote at the South End of the island, near south Boca Bay. The coyote has been seen in the past week. Please be aware with any outdoor pets while on that end of the island. H Wetzel p...

Pascua Florida, or Feast of Flowers

Of the two big religious holidays, it is Easter that is the one that makes the most sense, culturally to Florida. In the imagination, Christmas is a cold weather holiday, and a “too hot” Christmas...

Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Marks 15 Years Building Houses

January 12, 2024
Staff Report
Community

COCONUT CREEK – For 15 years, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians has provided hope and homes in Haiti through Food For The Poor. The Scott family’s campaign continues this year for 25 families...

New Boca Beacon calendar for 2024 is out

December 21, 2023
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

Since 1987, the Boca Beacon has offered a calendar for subscribers inserted into the newspaper as a Christmas gift to our subscribers. This year, photos are by our very own Matthew Gutman, Dusty Hopkins...

Obituary: Laurence DeFrance, 1944-2023

December 21, 2023
Staff Report
Obituaries

Laurence DeFrance, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023. He was born October 3, 1944 in New York, the son of Margaret and Professor Joseph J. DeFrance. Laurence (“Larry”) grew up alongside...

Social: Barrier Island Parks Society Lighthouse Lighting

December 15, 2023
Staff Report
News, Society

Barrier Island Parks Society hosted the evening Dec. 9, 2023. The crowd was welcomed by Scott Feringa and Sharon McKenzie. The evening proved to be a festive time as many attendees arrived to celebrate...