In Florida, possession of live queen conch at any time is prohibited, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell has released the July 1 tax roll values. The release of the tax roll values ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to implement a new law aimed at strengthening vessel ...

A $1.5 million appropriations request for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck replacement was vetoed by Gov. Ron ...

While a new parking plan is under consideration by Lee County, what is not defined in the ordinance is how much these permits ...

Above, an archival photo of the old Collier Inn, with its famous steps. Boca Beacon archives A group of homeowners of Useppa ...

Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources are accepting artwork beginning July 1 for “Lights Out for Sea Turtles,” a ...

Featuring Wanamakers, gumbo limbo and Sugarshack The July/August edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is ...

Kimberly Struhar at Kappy’s Island Shoppe Island Ice Cream serves up delicious ice cream with a smile. This smiling crew was ...

As the weather heats up, stop in to the cool shops and spend some time checking out the seasonal merchandise available. Shown ...

Officers issued over 1,021 citations citations  The upcoming Boca Grande parking draft ordinance that will come before the ...

A Boca Grande family celebrates This week, the large extended Forristall family gathered at their cottage on Gasparilla Road.