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2 days ago · 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 ...

4 days ago · Boca Grande firefighters, including Lt. Jason Hutchinson, pictured here, trained in simulated tight spaces at the Boca Grande Fire Department on Monday, Jan. 27. Firefighters practiced crawling…

Jan 23, 2025 · The Lee County Hearing Examiner is set at press-time to hear a zoning case regarding the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s new annex at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. The hearing, in Ft. Myers, is regarding ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Crews on heavy equipment continue to work to restore the walking path and fill the steep washout areas along the paved section of the…

Jan 2, 2025 · This Friday’s paper is the first of the new year. Despite still recovering from the dual hurricanes this fall, Boca Grande was crowded with visitors this week, here to ring in 2025 in paradise. Families packed onto bikes and golf carts to shop at local businesses, eat ice cream at The Pink Pony and enjoy […]

Sep 29, 2024 · Lee County today sent an update to the Beacon and the community today to tell of post-Hurricane Helene efforts in Boca Grande. A few departmental updates fo ...

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Dec 27, 2024 · Here, views of the Christmas lights of Boca Grande. Photos by Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Island Magazine photographer Matthew Gutman. Sites include on Gasparilla Road; Baily Street; Gilchrist Avenue; Barnichol Hardware, The Pink Pony; Boca Grande Marina; The Gasparilla Inn; Boca Grande Fire Department; The Temp …