Laughter and tears mixed freely as Capt. Van Hubbard recalled the fishing life of Boca Grande in the days gone by, especially ...

Join the fun at the 2025 Strawberry Festival starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church at 3rd and Gilchrist. Strawberry shortcake, brats, hotdogs, music by the ...

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The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners will hear recommendations for the future of the Placida Bunkhouse on Tuesday, Feb ...

Last week, the Beacon raised the issue of the hurricane-damaged Sheriff’s Cottage in Boca Grande, which had been moved years ...

Scott Shute Originally from Illinois, Scott Shute moved to Florida nearly three decades ago in search of new opportunities, ...

Issues between churches, parking and median strips are not unique to Boca Grande. Nationally, there have been a couple of ...

Kathleen and J.T. Turner, as well as Betsy F. Joiner are excited to announce the full re-opening of the historic Boca Grande ...

Top, some might recognize their P.O. boxes in a photo taken Wednesday; above, a door message.             Photos by Garland ...

Charlotte County is now looking to return the old Placida Bunkhouse back to Placida for restoration, in a site possibly north ...

An open letter to those Gasparilla neighbors who seek church parking restrictions BY PETER SODERBERGCHAIR OF COUNCIL ...