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Tourist Development Tax Assists Barrier Island Parks

October 12, 2023
Garland Pollard
News

Two budget items benefitting the Barrier Island Parks Society, including paths for Gasparilla Island State Park and a boat for Cayo Costa, will be presented at the Oct. 17, 2023 meeting of the Board...

2023 Saturday Halloween Costume Contest is Back

October 12, 2023
Staff Report
Community

Lee County announced on Wednesday that Boca Grande will have two options for those eager to celebrate the season. The previously announced “Fall Festival” will still be held from 3 to 5:30...

Farmers’ Market Returns to Boca Grande Dec. 15, 2023

October 12, 2023
Staff Report
Community

The debris is gone from Wheeler Road, and on December 15 the Boca Grande Farmers Market will be returning to its traditional place. “YES, we will be back!” said Betsy Ventura, one of the directors...

The tower’s up! Now what?

October 5, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

It’s gunmetal gray. It’s monolithic. It even has a handsome blinking red light. The problem is, there are no carriers attached to our new cell phone tower. When will the equipment be delivered and...

County permanently changes Turkey Hoop Shoot, ‘Fall Festival’ to Thursdays

If you thought like we did that last year’s Halloween Carnival and Turkey Hoop Shoot were changed to Thursdays because of Hurricane Ian issues, you were incorrect. Lee County Parks & Recreation...

Wayne’s last ride with the Boca Grande Fire Department

October 5, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News, Police & Fire

There are always those guys who fly under the radar whenever possible and, quite often, they are the true heroes. Firefighter Wayne Griffith flew so low under the radar, it’s hard to find people who...

The latest vaccination news: flu, COVID-19 and RSV

Fall has arrived and marks the start of a new season as many residents begin their return to Boca Grande. Our small island population again expands, restaurants reopen to welcome everyone back, and...

Real estate sales down but average prices rise

October 5, 2023
Garland Pollard
News

High real estate prices in Boca Grande are giving the rest of the Cape Haze peninsula and the neighboring islands a price boost. “Palm Island has really gone through the roof in the last three years,”...

County considers sewer system for original Cape Haze neighborhood

As Charlotte County is preparing an engineering report for a new sewer system for the original Cape Haze development, current residents there are asking questions about its need. “It’s a long process,”...

OBITUARY: Daniel James Carten

October 5, 2023
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Daniel James Carten left this world on October 3rd, 2023 but his family and friends will always remember his warmth, generosity, and mischievous sense of humor. Dan and his brother, Frank, were...