Community sees returns from its investment in Boca Grande’s young scholars
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has discovered a way to develop new talent on and for the island, help young people achieve personal success, encourage investment in the community and feel rewarded w…
446 4th Street East now officially historic
A frame storefront in Boca Grande, 446 4th Street East, is now officially a contributing building in the historic district.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the designation….
Bayou Bridge removed, for (almost) the last time
The temporary Bayou Bridge is mostly gone, at least temporarily.
Wednesday, crews from Kelly Brothers Inc. were dismantling the center of the galvanized steel bridge, which partially sat on 7th…
Welcoming Lt. Mike Sawicki to Boca Grande
Lieutenant Mike Sawicki was not looking to change jobs when Capt. Jeff Corkhill told him about an opening for his position in Boca Grande. Mike (he is cool with being called “Mike” without the for…
Island Auxiliary Communications system goes live
Wednesday, the Auxiliary Emergency Radio Communications System, or AUXCOMM system went live. The system was successfully tested by members of the Island EOC Emergency Communications & Interope…
4-Digit Phone Book update time
The four digit … It’s the time of year to check on and update your listing in the 4-Digit Phone Book. Since 1991, the Boca Beacon has published this reference text, one of the last remaining res…
New New Zealand mallets a hit for Gasparilla Inn’s croquet program
Croquet is a game for the ages, and this current age is seeing a surge of interest. The Croquet Club at The Gasparilla Inn is a major player in the sport, so to speak, and recently upped its game …
Resolutions: Half made ‘em, some already broke them, but all resolve to return
As crowds thronged through Boca Grande on New Year’s Day, there was a festive tone, as the weather had broken and hit somewhere around 72, depending on where you were.
While optimism for the Ne…
2023: Boca Grande Year in Review
The year 2023 was a year where things got back to normal, mostly, from Hurricane Ian. While there were still many houses and condos that were still incomplete, Gasparilla Island came back to some …
Butterfly legacy for Penny Doerge includes pajamas
It was just over a year ago that 16-year-old Penelope Griggs Doerge, called “Penny” by her family and friends, died at home in Glen Cove, N.Y. of a common but exceedingly difficult genetic disorde…