Above, Kappy’s Richie Woodham and Brandi DeBruler with Tenpenny, at center.
Members of the band of country singer Mitchell Tenpenny came to Gasparilla Island before playing the Big Boy Toyz Expo…
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 55 calls for assistance in January 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
There were…
Lost chain belonged to different veteran with the same name
Above, Schroeder in a group photo from his time in the Air Force. He is on the bottom row, far right.
In January, the Beacon report…
Lee County has released the agenda for the first meeting of the Boca Grande Parking Committee on April 22 at the Community Center Auditorium. The meeting was rescheduled from March.
There will be…
There were frequent chuckles and plenty of knowing nods in the large crowd at the Johann Fust Library on Wednesday as they were entertained by local author Susan Hanafee’s presentation “The Island i…
At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved three projects, including the renovation of a house by noted Sarasota School architect Carl Abbott.
The full board att…
Among the many actions of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners reviewed during its regular meeting on Feb. 10 was a report on oil drilling in the Gulf.
As part of the regular agend…
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
It’s time again to think about eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction and checking out the bargains, books, paintings, jewelry and other goodies at the annu…
Among the new Hermitage Artist Retreat programs are a beachside program at the Gasparilla Range Light.
The Hermitage announced new programs in February and March, spanning Lee County up through M…
Next Wednesday, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will review two projects, as well as hear details about the flood-damaged Amory Chapel at Gasparilla Island State Park.
One p…
