Author: Boca Beacon Reader

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In search of the umbrella slasher

To the Editor: This past week we have had some very unfortunate happenings on our beautiful beach here in Boca Grande. It all started on Monday, Feb. 28 when we glanced out to the beach...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It takes a lot of helping hands to make a successful festival

To the Editor: It takes the effort of many to make the United Methodist Women’s annual Strawberry Festival a success and to meet our mission of helping women and children in need. In wrapping up...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: More than $13,000 raised for Suncoast at on-island event

To the Editor: The Board of Trustees of Suncoast Humane Society is deeply grateful for the amazing support that the Boca Grande community and off-island...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: History Bytes for 2022 is over; many thanks to those who made another great year possible

To the Editor: It was our pleasure to be back at the library this season, celebrating 21 years of History Bytes. I’d like to thank all who made this past February’s History Bytes program a huge...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Losing yet another piece of Boca Grande uniqueness

To the Editor: I am writing this letter to the Boca Beacon in hopes that you will publish it in an upcoming issue and help plant the seed of an idea benefiting the entire community. I write as a...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Remembering a different type of Placida ‘culture’

To the Editor: To the two birds who are now the stewards of Placida, which is an estuary bay of Coral Creek (Caloosa Creek?). Imagine after your bridge card party, you and your mate took off to...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks for another wonderful Valentine Art Show

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Art Center thanks Carol Stewart of Michael Saunders Real Estate for her generous support of the Art Center. The Valentine Art Show was sponsored this year by Mrs....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGCC announces the return of the ‘Photography as Art’ show

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Camera Club is excited to bring back The “Photography As Art” Show at the Boca Grande Art Center featuring a record-breaking 22 exhibitors! The public...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘A Better Shot’ program holding auction in March

To the Editor: On Friday, March 18, A Better Shot Golf Foundation will hold its First Annual Auction. This event will take place the evening before the Better Shot Golf Tournament scheduled for...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks for the amazing turnout at the Boca Grande North Swayze/Mitchell art show

To the Editor: Carroll Swayze and John Mitchell thank all who supported our first annual Grande Art Show held at the Club House of Boca Grande North. Your attendance at the opening...