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Mount Vernon president here to talk Washington
On January 8 at 5 p.m., Douglas Bradburn, the president and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and well-known author…
2025 Boca Grande Visitor’s Guide hits stands this weekend
The 2025 Boca Grande Visitor’s Guide is out this weekend. We will have copies available at the Beacon office, and for res…
Extensive repairs to Our Lady on list
The storms of 2024’s hurricane season brought devastating damages to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
“Repair and re…
Illicit debris dumper identified by GIBA staff
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority was able to identify an isl…
Post office opening date could be delivered soon
The date for the opening of the Boca Grande Post Office may be soo…
Special thanks for return of the Shady Lady
To the Editor:
Boca Grande has a newly planted Shady Lady community tree.
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club and the enti…
Give me Park Avenue with gold leaf
As shops reopen around town, familiar streetscape icons return as well. Here Robin Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Sp…
Recovery process for GICIA property, landscaping
Summer restoration projects held up well
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The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement …
Save the Date: Chowder Dinner set for Friday, Jan. 17
The Island School PTO 9th Annual Chowder Dinner will take place on Friday, January 17th, 6-9pm at The Gasparilla Inn Beac…
New Visitor’s Guide welcomes back guests for 2025 season
As the island celebrates the opening of so many businesses and The Gasparilla Inn, there will be one more herald of the u…