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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...

2025 Florida International Air Show set for Punta Gorda Airport Nov. 1-2

The weekend of November 1-2, the Blue Angels will headline the 2025 Florida International Air Show at the Punta Gorda Airport. The gates open at 9 a.m. and aerial performances begin at 12...

17th Annual Autumn Garden Festival at Edison and Ford Estates

October 20, 2025
Staff Report
Events, News

On November 22 through 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will hold its 17th annual Autumn Garden Festival. Over 80 garden vendors from...

Lee County adds email address for parking concerns; will put email sticker on back of BG signage

October 20, 2025
Garland Pollard
Breaking News, News

Lee County has created an email address for questions about the new Boca Grande parking regulations. It is BocaGrandeParkingCommittee@leegov.com. The email address came about after...

Merchants concerned as parking sign goes up on 4th Street

October 17, 2025
Garland Pollard
News, Uncategorized

As signs go up across Boca Grande for a new parking ordinance, some merchants are already worried about placement, including an area on 4th Street that is marked on the ordinance with one side of...

Rededication for Vanderbilt-era Cape Haze pavilion

October 16, 2025
Anna Ridilla
Community, News

A $100,000 renovation of the Cape Haze Community Center is 90 percent complete, including indoor and outdoor upgrades. The center, which sits just off the fountain entrance at the corner of...

Gasparilla Island: ‘By permit only’ signs installed beginning today; Sheriffs deputies using ‘discretion’ in enforcement

Editor’s Note: This story was updated Friday, Oct. 17 to reflect comments from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Signage related to the new parking ordinance is beginning to be...