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Charlotte County passes resolution related to Boca Grande parking

September 9, 2025
Staff Report
News

At its Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting, Charlotte County commissioners held a discussion regarding Gasparilla Island beach access and parking, asking Lee County in a resolution to “engage in a...

Live: Charlotte County meeting discusses Boca Grande parking

Charlotte County is holding its Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting. On the agenda were a number of items related to Gasparilla Island, including a discussion of Boca Grande parking and Gasparilla Island...

Charlotte County adds agenda item regarding Boca Grande parking for Tuesday, Sept. 9 commission meeting

September 5, 2025
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

Charlotte County has added an agenda item related to Boca Grande parking for its Sept. 9, 2025 Regular and Land Use meeting. The agenda item is entitled Englewood Beach Parking and Boca Grande...

LCSO aids pelican rescue

September 4, 2025
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

Lee County deputies responded to an injured pelican on the cart path last Tuesday. The bird was secured and taken to The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida in Venice. Find out more about the...

County accepts beach renourishment grant

September 4, 2025
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an amended grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to provide more than $1.2 million additional funds...

The manatee, a critical keystone species of Florida

BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our...

Honoring Tradition: Fire Department invites public to Sept. 11 push-in

The Boca Grande Fire Department will have a “push-in” ceremony to formally welcome their two new tender and engine, the T-231 Megalodon, and E-231 Silver King. The ceremony, set for 10 a.m., will...

Jeffery Lynn King 1945-2025

September 4, 2025
Staff Report
Obituaries

In the historic farmhouse in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania that he restored with the love of his life, Cindy, Jeffery Lynn King, age 80, died peacefully in his sleep on August 1, 2025, after a long...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Starr

Master naturalist, water advocate Many Beacon readers will recognize Michelle Starr. Over the years, she has guided countless eco-tours through Boca Grande’s waters, teaching visitors about the...

Letters: Boca Grande Historical Society announces Footprints exhibit

To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact the two recent hurricanes have had on our community and...