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

A new web petition effort supports keeping Boca Grande parking open to the public. At a recent county meeting, supporters of ...

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

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

This Fourth of July we are in a countdown to July 4, 2026 – our nation’s 250th. Is it a semiquincentennial or a ...

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

Above, a detail of the Lebourgeois residence from plans from architect T.A. Krebs. The simple carport is on 11th Street. BY ...

The Beacon is still getting questions about a new draft ordinance that would remove public beach parking access from Boca ...

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

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

Above, the causeway from the days following Hurricane Milton. GIBA Photo The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will begin ...

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