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OPINION: Placida apartments and Coral Creek protected wetlands

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Community, Opinion

BY ROB ROBBINS PRESIDENT, FRIENDS OF CAPE HAZE On Feb. 9, the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 to forward on to the Charlotte Board of County Commissioners a recommendation...

Richard Scott Faley 1947-2026

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Obituaries

Richard Scott Faley, of Boca Grande passed away peacefully in Florida on February 15, 2026 at the age of 78. Born on August 18, 1947 in Trenton, NJ, Scott grew up in Titusville, NJ and graduated...

Lucas Martin remembered by family, friends

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
News, Obituaries

Lucas F. Martin, a frequent worker in Boca Grande died in a motorcycle accident in Port Charlotte on Jan. 25. The family is grieving the loss. “We are hanging in here about 15 minutes at a...

Is Boca Grande ready to handle another major catastrophic event?

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPT. Recent revolutionary changes to weather patterns suggest that an evaluation of readiness in preparation for these unfamiliar events is essential and...

John ‘Jack’ Moore 1931-2026

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
Obituaries

John “Jack” Joseph Moore, 94, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Marjorie Moore, and his loving parents, Raymond Joseph...

Send us your Love Lines Valentine notes

February 5, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

It’s time to start writing your Valentines. Each year, the Boca Beacon prints Valentine’s messages submitted by the community. Send in a message to the person you love, or anyone who...

Chilly week, but the simplest, oldest, wild variety survives

February 5, 2026
Garland Pollard
Editorial

Thursday, the region got an actual rain, something desperately needed by all after a cold snap. How long has it been since we have seen “100%” on the weather app as the chance of rain? There is a...

Frank Steele Koffend 1933-2025

February 5, 2026
Staff Report
Obituaries

Frank Steele Koffend, shark tooth collector, feather-wearer, friend gatherer, Poppy extraordinaire, of Appleton, Wisconsin, died on December 6th, 2025 at the age of 92, at home and surrounded by...

The Island Golfer: Players seek better performance via custom clubs

Above, John Dal Santo on site at Coral Creek Club Chasing perfection can be a fool’s errand, especially on the golf course. Yet it doesn’t stop avid golfers, and even beginners, from seeking it...

5th Street Beach Access open again after weekend storms

February 2, 2026
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

Updated: Now open as of Tuesday, Feb. 3… The 5th Street Beach Access ramp in Boca Grande is temporarily closed while Lee County Parks & Recreation staff tends to sand-restoration...