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History: How much of our islands here are ‘hainted’ by ghosts

BY KAREN GRACE,BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER Whether hauntings are real or not, Gasparilla Island and its surroundings have a history of ghost stories. The earliest involve Cayo Pelau, an island...

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

Anyone can pirate a fishing honey hole. Why not find your own spot? No one owns our local fishing spots, but are you a leader or a shadow? Unless you have a private pond, you don’t own your...

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners address parking issues

Charlotte County is meeting today to consider a number issues, including the parking situation in Boca Grande. A live feed is below. This page will be updated with the embed after the meeting is...

The Lee County Legislative Delegation meets Tuesday, Oct. 28

October 24, 2025
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

The Lee County Legislative Delegation will convene for its annual public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. and adjourn no later than 1 p.m. or upon conclusion of the agenda and public...

Talking with Roger Lewis on the upcoming Friends book season

October 23, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE Roger, it’s that time of year again! We’re here to talk about the speakers for the third annual “Roger’s Picks” series at the Friends of Boca Grande Community...

Bayou Bridge deconstruction will take two weeks

The actual removal of the Bayou Bridge began this week on behalf of the Gasparilla Island Water Association. A barge and crane operation from Kelly Brothers was out on the water, as staff was...

ESSAY: RICK MUSGROVE

From Illinois, turtle appreciation BY RICK MUSGROVE When I first arrived at the west side of Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande four and a half months ago, the beach was littered with...

This date in the Boca Beacon: Hurricane Wilma and Fishery Flea Market

October 23, 2025
Staff Report
Community History

FIVE YEARS AGO The north end of the island and town were undergoing road construction and detours as sidewalk improvement, sewer improvement and a manual bridge lift was being tested. TEN...

Sunday signs and silent bureaucrats

October 23, 2025
Garland Pollard
Editorial

Last weekend, even on Sunday, Lee County was out and about on the island putting up new parking signs. Yes, on Sunday. We’re scratching our heads as to when we last saw a government officer out on...

New Chophouse285 preview event

October 23, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

A sneak preview of Keith and Laurie Farlow’s new undertaking, Chophouse285 by Farlow’s, located on Dearborn Street in Englewood, was held last week. The restaurant will feature one of Florida’s...