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Dog park plans coming closer to fruition
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Many mourned the closing of the 7th Street dog park last September, but there is also anticipation in th…
11 films announced at 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival sneak peak party on Thursday
STAFF REPORT – The films for the 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival have been announced, and the lineup is sure to “wow” avid th…
More drainpipe work coming this week
For the next two weeks The Gasparilla Inn & Club will be installing storm drainpipe at locations around the island, incl…
Scholarship deadline for Woman’s Club rapidly approaching
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee is…
Witheringtons to speak at BIPS 4BIPS installment
STAFF REPORT – The Barrier Island Parks Society is honored to host “O…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to landscaper who went to electric leafblowers
To theTo the Editor: Congratulations to Richard Allen Landscapers! Their decision to use electric leafblowers is a welcome r…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: No question about who doesn’t own the Promenade
To the Editor: The recent Beacon article regarding a lawsuit between a beachfront property owner and local historian Robert…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Long-time resident praises Robert Johnson
To the Editor: Having been a resident for 40 years, not nearly as long as those before me who have enjoyed the charm and her…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Do you care?
To the Editor: The recent articles in the Boca Beacon about the Promenade and this week, the comparison of it to the iconic…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shame on you
To the Editor: Shame on the Comries. I am appalled at the attacking behavior toward a local long-time friend of the Boca Gra…