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William V.P. Newlin, 1933-2024
William V.P. Newlin died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Northwest Washington, D.C., on December 11, 2024. He was 91…
Maxine Hunter, 1930-2024
With a natural zest for life and all of its blessings, Maxine Morrison Hunter’s love of family and her never ending thirst…
Crossan Seybolt, who leads board of Barrier Island Parks
Who? What? Where? When? Why? These five questions help guide the decisions Crossan Seybolt makes every day. The decision ma…
Farmer’s Market returns Jan. 3, on the Bayou
The Farmer’s Market will have a temporary location in town, on the B…
History: Early schemes to sell lots in a town with nothing ‘garish or artificial’
By James Blaha, BGHC
In 1925, a former real estate company promot…
A chronology of the year 2024 in the Boca Beacon
Editor’s Note: This is a chronology of many of the news events during 2024 by the Boca Beacon.
January: New sheriff…
Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan. 18.
The all-island tournament, sponsored by the Boca Beacon…
EcoWatch: Tis the reason for the season
“Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the rivers of time flow past. Today’s Christmas should mean creating happy hours…
SW Florida Fishing: The spirit of Christmas … on the water
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
If you believe in the true spirit of Christmas then you know about all things red and green, silver…
Christmas Church Services
Below are upcoming Christmas services on island.
Lighthouse United Methodist Church December 24
• Family Service 5 p…