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Renowned photographer Russ Burden at Boca Grande Camera Club
Russ Burden, renowned wildlife photographer, will give a presentation on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. for the Boca Grande Cam…
Book Talks
The Boca Grande Historical Society will feature several books as part of its Let’s Talk About Florida series. They include…
‘Swamp Peddlers’ author takes on Arcadia
In “A Town Without Pity,” historian Jason Vuic returns to two devastating events that rocked the rural Florida town of Arca…
Libby Buck here Dec. 11 to talk of debut novel ‘Port Anna’
Author Libby Buck will speak about her debut novel, “Port Anna,” on…
Business & Real Estate: Allegiant New Orleans and Toledo flights
Allegiant this week begins service from Sarasota Bradenton Internati…
Snowman and tree on South McCall
The Mavis Tires and Brakes shop on McCall in Englewood got its holiday spirit early with a green Christmas tree and a white…
Ladies Fa La La La Luncheon at Lighthouse United Methodist Church
Ladies (not just Methodists!) are invited to the Fa La La La Luncheon at Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 325 West 3rd S…
The GICIA celebrates completion of Bike Path landscaping project
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Ass…
2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic begins in January; Register now
The Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan.17, 2026.
The annual all-island tournament wil…
Back to back G.I.F.T. winners
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
This year we have a back to back champion with Tina Sexton taking home the trophy with her two…











