The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials can assess and clean up any damage from Hurricane Helene.

Currently all 20 lift stations are working on the island, and every lift station has power. However, the system is filled ...

It was just like a kids’ sandbox today on Gasparilla Island. Crews from Lee County came to the island today to begin the ...

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever ...

Once someone meets Caroline Farrington, they are unlikely to forget her. She has the smile, the flair, the looks and, yes, ...

And then there were ten. Yes, the BGSTA turtle patrollers are down to the last ten incubating nests on the island. Eight ...

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and ...

Last week, after a visit to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, a reader asked the Beacon what you had to do to ...

On September 5, the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association held their Annual Meeting, and discussed the future of the ...

Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The Boca Grande Fire Department is attempting to reduce this risk by ...

Two of the most discussed amendments to the Florida Constitution this November include a ballot initiative on marijuana, ...

Pastor Gary Beatty will preach his last message at First Baptist Church in Boca Grande. Beatty announced his retirement last ...