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GICIA announces Mercabo Preserve tour dates
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is excited to announce the 2020 dates…
Laurie’s Pantry offers gourmet granola at the Friday markets
■ BY SUE ERWIN It all started eight years ago with a single bag of raisin nut granola. After hours and hours in the kitchen…
Retape that grip and warm up those knees, the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic is approaching
■ STAFF REPORT The 2020 annual Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic sponsored by the Boca Beacon will be held from January 25 th…
Boca Grande stars ‘beg’ for your help in ‘Rescue Me, too!’
■ STAFF REPORT The excitement is building. The fur is flying. And 30…
The Gasparilla Inn anounces health and wellness retreat in January
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Inn & Club is pleased to announce a…
Firefighters making a plan to benefit the Firefighter Benevolent Fund
■ STAFF REPORT The firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department are “firing up the grill” to host a BBQ rib luncheon in t…
Deputy to the rescue in the case of the wayward kayaker
■ STAFF REPORT Jeff Koziol had a bit of a scary experience in Boca Grande waters on New Year’s Eve, but thanks to the help f…
Stop by and have ‘Coffee with a Scientist’ on January 14
■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series of 2020 hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota…
There’s magic & mystery awaiting you on January 13
■ STAFF REPORT Experience a miraculous world of magic, mind reading and hypnosis from world-class “Astonishment Artist” Mat…
Former American Ambassador to Algeria R.W. Erdman will have his work featured at Hughes Gallery’s 20-year celebration
A message from our good friend and Hughes Gallery owner, Barbara Hughes. A mess We kick off our 20th-year celebration with a…