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Wanderer in the State Park
Although dogs are allowed on some beaches, many do not allow dogs, such as those at state parks, including Gasparilla Islan…
Mount Vernon president here to talk Washington
On January 8 at 5 p.m., Douglas Bradburn, the president and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and well-known author w…
2025 Boca Grande Visitor’s Guide hits stands this weekend
The 2025 Boca Grande Visitor’s Guide is out this weekend. We will have copies available at the Beacon office, and for resta…
Extensive repairs to Our Lady on list
The storms of 2024’s hurricane season brought devastating damages to…
Illicit debris dumper identified by GIBA staff
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority was able to identify an islan…
Post office opening date could be delivered soon
The date for the opening of the Boca Grande Post Office may be sooner than expected. While there is no official date, build…
Special thanks for return of the Shady Lady
To the Editor:
Boca Grande has a newly planted Shady Lady community tree.
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club and the entire…
Give me Park Avenue with gold leaf
As shops reopen around town, familiar streetscape icons return as well. Here Robin Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Spec…
Recovery process for GICIA property, landscaping
Summer restoration projects held up well
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The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement As…
Save the Date: Chowder Dinner set for Friday, Jan. 17
The Island School PTO 9th Annual Chowder Dinner will take place on Friday, January 17th, 6-9pm at The Gasparilla Inn Beach…