First patients at new Health Clinic

Kim Newlin (above) was the first patient appointment at the new clinic. Photographed with Dana Pellant, L.P.N. Kimberly Whipple (right) was the first same-day patient at the new clinic. Photogra…

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First patients at new Health Clinic

May 21, 2026

Kim Newlin (above) was the first patient appointment at the new clinic. Photographed with Dana Pellant, L.P.N. Kimberly Whipple (right) was the first same-day patient at the new clinic. Photogra…

New Boca Grande Health Clinic dedicated

May 7, 2026

The Boca Grande Health Clinic opened the doors of their new Clinic of the Future on Tuesday, with over 300 gathered. The $30 million project not only includes new clinic offices and facilities, but…

Boca Grande ‘Clinic of the Future’ dedicated this week

May 7, 2026

More than 300 people gathered on May 5 as the Boca Grande Health Clinic officially dedicated its new Clinic of the Future to the community and recognized the many donors who made the project possibl…

Clinic: Mother’s Day is perfect time to reflect on women’s health

April 30, 2026

BY NATALIE COLE, R.N. BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC If you are struggling to think of the perfect gift this Mother’s Day, consider something many women rarely give themselves: time to focus on their…

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Coast Guard watching charter crews

May 21, 2026

Two over weekend A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage that was acting as a bareboat charter Thursday near Anna Maria Island. Coast Guard officer…

Man overboard chaos in Boca Grande Pass

May 21, 2026

Man rescued in shark and tarpon filled waters during busy evening A man-overboard situation in Boca Grande Pass on Friday, May 15 during evening tarpon fishing made national attention. According…

Union, increased calls discussed at Boca Fire meeting

May 21, 2026

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 134 calls for assistance in April and May 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, May 20. The…

He told that to the Judge: Canadian visitor beats Boca Grande ticket

May 21, 2026

Citations dismissed after tourist parking case A Canadian man visiting Boca Grande this March had his parking ticket thrown out this week in court in Fort Myers. Jon Dimick, of Chester, Nova Scot…

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Obituaries

Dennis Guppy

The Beacon has received word of the death of Dennis Guppy, who died May 21, 2026. He was known on the island for Black Tie Catering, and had previou…

DeeAnn Phillips 1938-2026

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved DeeAnn Phillips, who passed peacefully with her family by her side on April 20, 2026. DeeAnn…

Celebration of Life April 26 for Chef Lenny Clymer

There will be a celebration of life at The Temptation Restaurant from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 for Leonard “Lenny” E Clymer, 66. Leonard…

Robert Vanden Bosch 1936-2026

Robert Vanden Bosch of Chicago, IL and Boca Grande passed away on March 22, 2026 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in Chevy Chase MD. Robert grew…

Paul ‘Chico’ Euwer 1935-2026

Paul (Chico) Euwer, from Boca Grande and Ligonier, PA, died on March 23, 2026. He graduated from the Lawrenceville School, Princeton and the Wharton…

Kids Classic seeks entries

Conservation plan for Warm Mineral Springs proceeds at North Port meeting

LEE COUNTY BRIEFS: May 22

Woman’s Club scholarships

Chamber scholarships

A Better Shot scholarships

TARPON SCHEDULE 2026

Memorial Day sandbar lineup announced

Lemon Bay High spring concert salutes America 250

First patients at new Health Clinic

New Boca Grande Health Clinic dedicated

Boca Grande ‘Clinic of the Future’ dedicated this week

Clinic: Mother’s Day is perfect time to reflect on women’s health

Coast Guard watching charter crews

Man overboard chaos in Boca Grande Pass

Union, increased calls discussed at Boca Fire meeting

He told that to the Judge: Canadian visitor beats Boca Grande ticket