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Get your Ultimate Dining Experience tickets today
Time is running out to get raffle tickets for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ultimate Dining Experience.
With each…
Profile: Pastor Brian Brightly
BY JACK SHORT
Pastor Brian Brightly is a remarkably energetic speaker and a progressive thinker. I confess I’ve never at…
Art for Haitian Children auction to be held at Smart Studio
The Smart Studio will present a special silent auction of Dominican children’s art at their Boca Grande gallery on Park Ave…
Hop on the Big Red Bus next Thursday: Donate blood, see a movie for free
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursda…
A whole lot of line means a whole lot of troubles for our marine life
BY JACK SHORT
As the water crosses that magical temperature thres…
Open enrollment at The Island School wrapping up next week
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Next week marks the end of open enrollment at The Island School for the next school year and, at this…
Opposing groups fail to reach consensus on median parking, county awaits new proposals
BY JACK SHORT
The three plans outlined in a recent Beacon story failed to gain traction between the two main sides in an…
Are you ready to catch’em up?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND LEW HASTINGS
It’s springtime in Boca Grande and that means tarpon season is rapidly approaching. T…
Native Now to host World Water Day Sunday, ‘Reflections’ discussion on Monday
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Water. Every living thing needs it to survive. Almost 97 percent of the Earth’s water can be found in…
Guest editorial: GICIA offers guided walks in private areas
Does the idea of a guided tour through a quiet, beautiful restored parcel of GICIA Land Conservancy Property sound nice? Ho…