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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New choirmaster, music minister at St. Andrew’s, Glen Olsen
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has a new Minister of Music, Dr. Glen Olsen. The audience was small but appreciative when Dr…
Andrew Ireland 1930 – 2024
Andrew Poysell Ireland (Andy), a former U.S. Member of Congress from Florida, banking executive, and beloved community lead…
Dr. Richard Farrior 1925 – 2024
Richard Thomas Farrior, M.D., passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on October 13, 2024 – three months shy of h…
A big Milton shift-er-oo for so many island institutions
The Beacon continues to receive calls about what is where, what will…
Woman’s Club scholarship applications
The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club will be ac…
Grande Chorus finds Christmas concert home
The Grande Chorus is planning to proceed with its Christmas concert with regular members and would like to invite others to…
Methodist, Episcopal churches fare well
With all the destruction from the two recent hurricanes, at least two of the churches on the island are feeling blessed. Th…
Mt. Wheeler of sand operation
Above, the sand sifting process on Wheeler, after being trucked from streets across the island. Wheeler is normally the loc…
Damage to Fust Library: Tale of two storms at the historic building
BY BOBBIE MARQUIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.”
Before describing Hurrica…
Royal Palm Players’ temporary office
Editor’s Note: The Royal Palm Players sent out this letter to patrons and theatergoers.
Dear Patrons and Friends: We hop…