Author: Staff Report

Grande Chorus on Friday, Dec. 13 at St. Andrew’s

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Events

BOCA GRANDE — The Grande Chorus will hold its annual holiday concert, “An American Adventure,” on Friday, December 13, at 5 p.m. The event will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church,...

We are open and ready to serve you …

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

As more places of business reopen on the island, we get more opportunities to patronize them. Shown here: Rebecca Cleveland at Smart Studio is set up with art options galore; Jamie Curry from Gulf...

New chef at Lemon Bay Golf Club

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
News

Michael Elmore, who has been in the restaurant industry for forty years in the Englewood area, is the new chef at Lemon Bay Golf Club. Michael’s parents Keyes and Margaret Elmore were the original...

Disaster Fund has reserved or dispersed 97 percent of donations for non-profits and businesses

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

Donations taken through end of month for relief The Boca Grande Island Disaster Fund, with over $3.4 million in collected donations, has dispersed or reserved 97 percent of those donations for island...

Mount Vernon president here to talk Washington

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

On January 8 at 5 p.m., Douglas Bradburn, the president and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and well-known author will present the reasons you should follow George Washington by speaking on...

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 restaurants, retailers, hotels and real estate agents, they are available in bulk. See...

Illicit debris dumper identified by GIBA staff

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority was able to identify an island resident who dumped hurricane rubbish on the Causeway. That resident was called, though at presstime had not yet responded. “We...

Post office opening date could be delivered soon

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

The date for the opening of the Boca Grande Post Office may be sooner than expected. While there is no official date, building owner Mark Spurgeon is now working with the maintenance and building section...

Give me Park Avenue with gold leaf

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

As shops reopen around town, familiar streetscape icons return as well. Here Robin Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects takes a first look at the shop signs restored by Chuck Forrest....

Save the Date: Chowder Dinner set for Friday, Jan. 17

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Events

The Island School PTO 9th Annual Chowder Dinner will take place on Friday, January 17th, 6-9pm at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. We will offer delicious soups and chowders from all of our favorite...