The contentious issue of new parking regulations in Boca Grande has some residents concerned that there could be new ...

In response to a number of letters sent by island residents concerning parking in Boca Grande, Lee County has released the ...

Saturday event benefits Maritime Museum BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, PRESIDENT GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM The mighty ...

If readers head to the end of 5th Street in Boca Grande, they will see a seaside attraction like no other. It is a wood fence ...

World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded Thursday in Boca Grande. Overall, there were 133 tarpon caught on both days, 56 ...

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Harry Kalajian has been a local dog trainer since 2014, and a regular columnist on dog training for the Beacon. We will miss ...

Beginning May 20, 2024 asphalt replacement and repairs have begun on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. Work will encompass the ...

The El Jobean Fishing Pier located at Garden Road at River Beach Drive in Port Charlotte is closed due to a suspicious fire.

All-volunteer program Last week at our Monday morning meeting up in the Beacon office, Cheryl asked me, “Hey Anna, what ever ...

On Sunday, First Baptist Church of Boca Grande held their first service in their sanctuary since Hurricane Ian. The church ...

It was an exceptionally busy weekend on Gasparilla Island and in Placida over the Memorial Day weekend. “We did patrols of ...