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Historical Society to dedicate Blaha library with Saturday reception
Almost ten years ago, James Blaha joined the Board of Directors of the Boca Grande Historical Society, and he and Rose…
Brief: Police, fire and EMS news; Island School bomb threat
Island School bomb threat: The Island School had a bomb threat on the afternoon of Tues., Nov. 28. An email from Christine…
Betsy Ross sharktooth flag artwork taken from car
A resident heading back home to Boca Grande had his most recent work of art, a Betsy Ross flag made of shark’s teeth, stole…
Boca Grande Health Clinic renews AAAHC accreditation
The Boca Grande Health Clinic earned another three-year accreditatio…
Gasparilla Island State Park targets invasive plants
Gasparilla Island State Park is finishing a restoration project to r…
Santa visits Boca Grande merchants on Small Business Saturday
The downtown streets of Boca Grande were completely filled Saturday evening for the annual Christmas Walk. While some retai…
Methodist Church steeple blessed after perilous journey
Tuesday, Lighthouse United Methodist Church blessed their wooden steeple cross in an outdoor ceremony led by the Rev. Daphn…
Boca Grande Sleuths kick off 2023-24 season
The Boca Grande Sleuths book club kicks off a season of mystery, mayhem and murder on Tuesday, December 12 with the twi…
Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic sets 2024 dates
The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic dates for 2024 have been set.
The tournament, sponsored by the Boca Beacon’s p…
Look for the 2024 Boca Beacon Visitor’s Guide
Each year, the Boca Beacon publishes a guide to all things Gasparilla Island, the Boca Beacon Visitor’s Guide. The annual p…