The Johann Fust Community Library, 1040 West 10th St., Boca Grande, will reopen at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4. The library was closed due to damage from Hurricane Milton.

Shep Hermann passed away peacefully at his home in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church.

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1 day ago · Each year, the Boca Beacon publishes the Boca Grande Street Map, a cooperative effort between the Boca Beacon and the merchants and businesses of Boca Grande. The map includes island attractions, downtown points of interest and parks and preserves. From restaurants, to local retailers, to prized ...

1 day ago · A motion to draft amendments to parking requirements for Boca Grande and Matlacha Historic Districts was passed unanimously at the regular Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4. “I’m really happy to see these changes come through,” said Commissioner Kevin Ruane at the ...

Jan 31, 2025 · From restaurants to local retailers to prized recreational spots throughout our community, this year’s edition of the Boca Grande Street Map provides residents and visitors with an expert tool for navigating Gasparilla Island. The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will be giving the map out to ...

Jan 23, 2025 · The Boca Grande Film Festival 2025 is set for Feb. 19-21 and the auditorium in the Community Center will be ready to use for the festival. “The auditorium will be our theater for the year,” said Deb…

Jan 30, 2025 · Some new Florida books: “Alligator Tears” by Edgar Gomez Orlando author Edgar Gomez writes a memoir-in-essays recounting his life lessons in Florida, beginning with the survival tactic…

Oct 24, 2024 · On Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., the need for a Hurricane Pass will be eliminated for Gasparilla Island. This will also coincide with the demobilization of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office checkpoint at the county line, where passed are checked, and …

Lee County is working through a long list of road repairs on the side streets of Gasparilla Island. Currently, Lee County DOT has assessed all the damaged areas of roadways on Boca Grande and is preparing bids for the repair of the side streets, with …