Author: Boca Beacon

‘Every person counts’: SWFWMD permit guidelines show islanders are doing it right regarding water consumption

April 24, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The Gasparilla Island Water Association announced this week that the island’s water consumption has actually decreased, even with a slight increase in population. A withdrawal permit, issued by Southwest...

Remembering Mark …

April 24, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

On Wednesday evening, April 22, the main room of the Crowninshield Community House was packed with friends and family of Mark Shevitski, an island friend who played a vital role in Boca Grande’s history....

Boca Grande Dog Show raises $13,000 for homeless pets at Suncoast

April 24, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The Boca Grande Dog Show, recently hosted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, raised $13,000 for Suncoast Humane Society. The biennial event was held at the Boca Grande Community Center on March 28, with...

Profile (revisited): Mark Shevitski

April 24, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The following is a profile done on Mark Shevitski by the Boca Beacon in August of 1992. It was written by Karen Parker Cromley and has not been adapted in any way. Mark passed away last week, leaving...

Obituary: Frederic Clinton Reynolds

April 24, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Frederic Clinton Reynolds, 80, died peacefully at home in Mendham, NJ on March 23, 2015.

Obituary: Lois Thompson Davis

April 24, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Lois Thompson Davis of Osterville, Mass. and formerly of Boca Grande and Montreal, Canada passed away peacefully at her Osterville home on Saturday, March 21, 2015.

Suncoast cats jet off to new home in England

April 24, 2015
Boca Beacon
Editorial, News

Little Girl and Binx settle in for their car ride to Fort Lauderdale on their way to their forever home in England. They will be flying in a climate controlled cargo area on a direct British Airways...

FWC approves Gulf snapper season, encourages boaters to take a class this week

SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a 70-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf state...