On June 11, 2025, Leah Lendel, age 9, was bitten by a shark in the 2200 block of Shore Lane. This Tuesday, Lendel came back ...

The Boca Beacon received delivery this week of our annual Visitor’s Guide. Copies will be available at stands around town, in ...

Each year, the Boca Beacon recounts the year past. This edition includes a month-by-month recount of 2025, with a few select ...

Hard to believe it’s another New Year already, but ’26 is here. We enjoyed a cooler early fall this year. Our recent winters ...

Sarah Cislo with Chief C.W. Blosser. Cislo successfully completed her rigorous 12 month training and testing program and is ...

One can get a pulse on Florida’s mood each year by looking at Publix’s annual Christmas TV commercial. The ads premiere after Thanksgiving annually during s ...

Maria Pardo-Thompson is rarely without yarn nearby. Over the years, her crocheted blankets, hats, loveys and small stuffed animals have ended up in ambulanc ...

Since 1987, each Christmas the Boca Beacon has published a calendar featuring local photos for its subscribers. Our 2026 ...

Georgia to Boca Grande North If you spend any time around Boca Grande North, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Trey Winter at ...

Lee Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Kevin Karnes is partnering with the School District of Lee County to bring ...

Lee County Sheriff’s Office enforcement is still in “reasonable discretion” mode for Boca Grande parking across Gasparilla ...