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Update on Post Office; mobile not possible

March 6, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

USPS sometimes dispatches mobile units Gasparilla Island continues to wait for the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office, which has been closed since it was flooded during 2024 hurricanes. A...

Marineland stadium show for free

Belinda Davie of England took this photo of a Altantic bottlenose dolphin near the fishing pier at the north end of Gasparilla Island on Tuesday, Feb. 25. There were at least two dolphins, but...

Captains for Clean Water plans March 31 event here

Captains for Clean Water is holding a gathering at the Boca Bay Beach Club from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 31, to discuss its work in helping protect the state’s water resources. The...

Letters: Supports trunk shows, shops and restaurants

To the Editor: I read with increasing disappointment and real concern about the Lee County Commission’s continued failure to commit to any real transparency regarding the parking issue in...

The Gilchrist Potato Stix, and other visual snacks

March 6, 2025
Garland Pollard
Editorial

Early Thursday morning, there were high winds across the island. They caused waves that washed away newly deposited sand. Those winds, which brought much-needed rain, rustled the yellow reflective...

James F. Carlin 1940-2025

March 6, 2025
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

James F. Carlin, of Boca Grande, FL, and Newport, RI, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island. Adored and adoring husband of Brenda (Egan) Carlin for over 60 years. Born in...

Boca Grande residents and church attorney, address Lee Commissioners

March 4, 2025
Garland Pollard
News

A number of citizens came to Fort Myers today to address the issue of parking on Gasparilla Island with the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on March 4, 2025. Speakers included Gary...