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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...

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...

Hermitage Artist Retreat plans spring program in Boca Grande with Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus

The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in Boca Grande and a return to the Hermitage Beach in Sarasota County. The...

Island Roundup: Conservancy to host Art in the Palms event

January 29, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the Art in the Palms event on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is a community celebration of art, music, food and island conservation. The event raises funds to...

Lemon Bay honors Eva Furner at annual meeting

Wildflower project cited in volunteer service The Lemon Bay Conservancy held its annual meeting on Jan. 26, bringing together board members, volunteers and supporters to reflect on recent...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Jim Fourqurean

January 29, 2026
Angela McPhillips
Profiles

Renowned seagrass expert visits Cape Haze Dr. Jim Fourqurean is one of the world’s leading seagrass scientists, a pioneer whose decades of research at Florida International University have...

Our letters page is available. So is the tennis court.

January 29, 2026
Garland Pollard
Editorial

This week, protest came to Boca Grande over Minneapolis and ICE. Those who saw it on social media and are reading about it today will have different opinions. Ask anyone their thoughts, and you...

Bocilla Islands Conservancy hosts Art in the Palms on Feb. 7

January 28, 2026
Staff Report
Community

The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the Art in the Palms event on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is a community celebration of art, music, food and island conservation. The event raises funds to...