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Get your pooch primped! It’s almost dog show time

March 13, 2015
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The fur will be flying on Saturday, March 28, at the Boca Grande Community Center, but don’t worry … it will be flying in a good way. Make sure your dog is entered into the Boca Grande Woman’s...

Scholarship deadline March 20 Have you filled out your application yet?

March 13, 2015
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Don’t forget the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship applications are due March 20. Proof of enrollment must be submitted to the Chamber office for release of the scholarship funds....

Celebrate World Water Day with us

March 13, 2015
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Water. Every living thing needs it to survive. Almost 97 percent of the Earth’s water can be found in our oceans. Of the remaining 3 percent, nearly 70 percent is locked up in glaciers and icecaps. This...

Looking for a boat trip? Captiva Cruises has what you’re looking for

Captiva Cruises and our fine Florida State Park Rangers from the Gasparilla Island Administrative Office will present “Legends of Cayo Costa Cruise Program,” and a sunset picnic supper on Saturday,...

Boca Grande app is here, brought to you by the Boca Beacon

March 13, 2015
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The first complete phone application for Gasparilla Island has finally found its way onto the market. Aptly called “Boca Grande,” it gives information pertaining to all things Boca Grande. Shopping,...

Letter to the editor: Mr. Perry responds …

To the Editor: Ive been part of the community on this island for 30 years. My wife for 50 years. I’m insulted that you apparently think I’m not part of it. When I ran for a position on the GIBA...

Cuba Part II: House churches

March 13, 2015
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BY JACK SHORT This is the seond installment in a series of stories regarding the United Methodist Chuch of Boca Grande’s trip to Cuba in February. The second leg of the Cuba journey, after difficulties...

Boca Norte steps up activity in Cape Haze, buys Grande Tours

March 13, 2015
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BY JACK SHORT Boca Norte, LLC, owners of the former Mercabo facility have, in the last few months, purchased land in the same region over which Charlotte County is engaged in a lawsuit with conservation...

Letter to the editor: BGHS thanks all for another successful historic home tour

Nearly 400 people attended the Boca Grande Historical Society’s Tour of Historic Homes last Thursday. Almost 100 gathered for the luncheon at the Gasparilla Inn preceding the tour to hear Bill Morton...

Fire chief answers questions about med flights after road shut down

March 13, 2015
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Boca Grande Fire Department has clarified some information that many have asked about regarding aeromedical helicopter landing zones. With an increase in activity on the...