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Remembering the last manager of the Seaboard phosphate docks

The last port agent and manager of Boca Grande’s phosphate dock, Joe Murray Freeman Jr., died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Temple Terrace at age 96. “He had so many answers that the highly...

Englewood Helping Hand continues serving with free pantry

February 27, 2026
Staff Report
Uncategorized

Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. a local food pantry in Englewood, is expanding their building with an addition of 1,600 sq. ft. of warehouse space. EHH started their capital...

Charlotte syncs rules for golf carts with state regs

February 26, 2026
Garland Pollard
Community, News

Old General Development plats and canals studied Charlotte County unanimously revised section 2-4-10 of the county code concerning golf carts to align with state law, including which roads are...

SW Florida Fishing: Was once everyone’s, now for the few.

BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR It’s a sad day here in Boca Grande for fisherman like me who have enjoyed wading the shoreline looking for snook, reds, trout, pompano, sheepshead, cobia,...

OPINION: Placida apartments and Coral Creek protected wetlands

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Community, Opinion

BY ROB ROBBINS PRESIDENT, FRIENDS OF CAPE HAZE On Feb. 9, the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 to forward on to the Charlotte Board of County Commissioners a recommendation...

Is Boca Grande ready to handle another major catastrophic event?

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPT. Recent revolutionary changes to weather patterns suggest that an evaluation of readiness in preparation for these unfamiliar events is essential and...

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...