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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...

Upcoming Charlotte County meetings

September 4, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week: Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock...

Charlotte County installs reflective evacuation, hurricane surge signage

September 4, 2025
Staff Report
News

The Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with Charlotte County Public Works, has installed over 12,900 reflective vinyl bands on stop signs and intersections throughout...

Englewood Pioneer Days

September 4, 2025
Staff Report
Community, Events

Last Saturday, teams gathered at Indian Mound Park for the Cardboard Boat Races, as part of Englewood Pioneer Days celebration. The boats were donated by Austin and Bart Tracy of Tracy Lasbury...

Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Repaving

September 3, 2025
Staff Report
News

Paving maintenance will begin on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail in Placida starting Sept. 3, 2025. Various sections of the trail will undergo repaving during this time; the entire project should take...

Florida Wildlife seeks comment on green iguana rules this week

September 2, 2025
Staff Report
News

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking public feedback from interested parties on proposed rule change concepts relating to outdoor caging, biosecurity, collection and...

Service returning to Boca Grande Post Office this weekend

According to a sign posted outside of the Placida Post Office on Friday morning, Aug, 29, the Postal Service will be resuming operations at the Boca Grande Post Office Saturday, Aug. 30 for mail...