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Farmer’s Market looking for temp site
The farmer’s market, which is usually held Fridays during season at Wheeler Road, could likely look a little different this…
Boca Grande Calendar, our gift
Each Christmas, the Boca Beacon publishes an island calendar for its readers. This year, the photos are of Gasparilla Islan…
Friends of Boca Grande move office to marine containers
Friends of Boca Grande are now operating out of old marine containers for offices, as they wait for repairs to the Boca Gra…
Preschool working on options after hurricane damage
Boca Grande Preschool’s Executive Director Kelli Carpenter and the B…
Arrest of two at south end of Gasparilla Island
Two men were arrested for resisting an officer without violence arou…
We are open and ready to serve you …
Stop in to see Robin Melvin and Melina Chaplin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects. Hudson’s has put out their ope…
Grande Chorus Holidays Reimagined
Grande Chorus performed “Ho Ho Holidays Reimagined!” this past Friday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Session 2 rehearsal…
Letters: Little Gasparilla debris transport
To the Editor:
The damage caused by Helene and Milton in our area was unprecedented. While many communities received imm…
Letters: A season of caring, giving and gratitude
To the Editor:
As we embrace this season, we are deeply grateful for the strength and generosity that define our island…
State: Cabinet approves agricultural acreage for critical land conservation
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved significant investments to protect Florida’s natural resource…