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Lee officials again consider new parking regulations in Boca Grande

The contentious issue of new parking regulations in Boca Grande has some residents concerned that there could be new regulations in the works by Lee County officials. Over the weekend, emails and...

Dog Life: Always remember

Editor’s Note: Harry Kalajian has been a local dog trainer since 2014, and a regular columnist on dog training for the Beacon. We will miss his thoughts and his optimistic attitude on training...

Call Lee Dispatch

For island residents who need response from the sheriff’s office in Lee County, there are two avenues. If there is an emergency, of course call 911. However, for other non-emergency items, such as...

Sandbar music, notable visits on Memorial Day

It was an exceptionally busy weekend on Gasparilla Island and in Placida over the Memorial Day weekend. “We did patrols of the beach, regular marked vehicle patrol, foot patrols and golf cart,”...

House passes tax relief on Hurricane Ian deduction

May 24, 2024
Garland Pollard
News

On May 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.). The legislation, which still needs to be approved by the Senate,...

Hey, Moma! has lucky 13 with win of World’s Richest with $39,000 prize

The 2024 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded last night in Boca Grande. Overall, there were 133 tarpon caught on both days, 56 on the first day and 77 on the second. The winner, with 13...

Essay: Tarpon memories imprint deeper with a trophy on your line

BY CAPT. VAN HUBBARD Tarpon were so abundant that big game sportfishing was created here. The giant fish splashing and jumping everywhere, driving fishermen crazy. Teasing spectators because...

Pink Pony sweatshirt brightens up a Dark Horse podcast

This week, the English comedian and actor Russell Brand held a podcast discussion on God with scientist Bret Weinstein. Most do not know Weinstein. Many do not know who Brand is; he is a...

2024 Island fishing tourney for youth

Results from Saturday There were 17 participants in the May 18, 2024 youth tournament, held at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier, and sponsored by Lee County Parks & Recreation. Every child who...

Island School Grads of 2024 tell of their future plans

Each year, the fifth graders at The Island School write of their favorite moments at the school, and their future plans, just before graduation. Below, our graduates: Sophie Benson I...