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There’s still time to enter the Gil Memorial Classic … get your grand slam on!

August 28, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The 10th annual Gil Memorial Classic, benefitting the Barrier Island Parks Society, is coming up in September and entries have been sent out. Raffle night will be on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Tampa and...

Librarian Pansy Cost one of several ‘Legends’ to be featured in BGHS series

August 28, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORIAL SOCIETY – Pansy Cost is one of a handful of Boca Grande’s colorful, old-time residents and visitors who will be featured at the Boca Grande Historical...

Obituary: R. Abel Garraghan

August 28, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

R. Abel Garraghan of Burgevin St., Kingston died unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2015 at his West Hyannisport, MA residence. He was 72. He was born in Kingston, a son of the late former city...

Obituary: Richard Newman

A full obituary for Richard Newman will be announced here next week, but services in his honor will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, followed by a Celebration...

Apostles Build 2015 a success, can you help in 2016?

To the Editor: Under the Lord’s watchful eye our Apostles Build 2015 project began in early January and was completed on schedule thanks to our partnership with nine local church congregations. The...

Suncoast Humane Society nearing goal of 100 pet adoptions

Matthew adopted Bear the 4-year-old Miniature Pinscher from Suncoast Humane Society on November 19, 2014! From August 1-31, you can find your new canine friend at Suncoast Humane Society for...

Looking for something to eat? There’s still a few places

August 14, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

It’s that time of the year again. The tumbleweeds are tumbling, Julio the dog is napping in the street and our choices for food are becoming slimmer and slimmer. First, let us tell you what IS open....

Save the date for annual Chamber Golf Scramble at the Inn Golf Club

August 14, 2015
Boca Beacon
Featured News

Make sure you buy that new driver and polish up your clubs, because the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble, held at The Gasparilla Inn Golf Club, is just around the corner.The event...

Storms impacting sea turtles on southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast

August 14, 2015
Boca Beacon
Editorial

SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION – Heavy rain and rough weather along southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast are impacting sea turtle nests along the beaches, jeopardizing...

Storm event, turtle nest losses, no red flags yet

August 7, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY JACK SHORT – Two weeks of onshore wind and pounding waves have taken their toll on sea turtle nests here on the island, but authorities do not seem alarmed, saying that changes to the beach...