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December 18, 2025

Saying goodbye to Kim Kyle at the Boca Grande Historical Society

Last Friday, the Boca Grande Historical Society celebrated and paid tribute to the work of Kim Kyle, administrative director, on her retirement. Clockswise from top left, Jim and Karen Grace, Mar…

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History: Boca Grande property people, from Robert E. Lee to condo builders

December 18, 2025

BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER In 1996, Michael Ingram, a Tampa lawyer and the son of Dr. James Ingram who had purchased…

Spa and 11th Street on January Preservation Board agenda

December 18, 2025

In January, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will review two new cases at their Jan. 14 meeting. Item SCA2025 is the Stafford residence a…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Kids Classic tarpon tournament created, Useppa liquor burglary

December 18, 2025

FIVE YEARS AGO The construction phase of the Mercabo Cove restoration project had been completed. The project was to improve water quality and re…

G.I.F.T. Donates to Historical Society

December 11, 2025

Proceeds from the 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament, or G.I.F.T., were presented to the Boca Grande Historical Society on Tuesday…

Goodbye old ‘Florida boom’ compound

December 11, 2025

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the demolition of a historic beach compound at 1000 10th St. Attending for the committee wer…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Whidden’s restoration and museum

December 11, 2025

FIVE YEARS AGO GIWA’s Water Reclamation Facility had completed the final pour of concrete for two new concrete tanks and an elevated platform…

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