Category: Events

Dennis Guppy

The Beacon has received word of the death of Dennis Guppy, who died May 21, 2026. He was known on the island for Black Tie Catering, and had previously worked at The Temptation. He was one of the...

Seagrass talk by Kate Rose

SUP Englewood’s “Coffee & Conservation” event series continues to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and engage with experts dedicated to protecting...

TARPON SCHEDULE 2026

Ladies Day Fishing The annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. An open awards party to follow at Scarpa’s Coastal from 8 to 10 p.m. This...

Bonefish & Tarpon talk for Audubon

JoEllen Wilson will speak on juvenile tarpon habitats in Charlotte County on Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m., at 3320 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte on behalf of the Peace River Audubon Society. As...

Memorial Day sandbar lineup announced

On Saturday, May 23, the Uncle Don’s Boca H2O Music Festival will be held in the water off the sandbar between Gasparilla Island and Placida. The concert is put together by Big Boy Toyz Expo. ...

Maker’s Mark at The Temp

April 30, 2026
Staff Report
Community, Events, News

Maker’s Mark was at The Temp on Thursday last week for a complimentary tasting. They hand-dipped glasses in their legendary red wax and engraved special bottles purchased. Photos by Cheryl

Lemon Bay High spring concert salutes America 250

The Lemon Bay High School band will present a spring concert Thursday, May 7, at the Lemon Bay Performing Arts Center, featuring a program celebrating the sound, spirit and story of America as the...

“Anything Goes” at Lemon Bay

Students of Lemon Bay High School Theatre put on the show “Anything Goes.” Shown here are: Makaila Lindsey, Myles Onken and Roran Eagen. The next show will be held on Friday, May 1 when they...

First Blueberry Fest for First Baptist, Humane

April 23, 2026
Staff Report
Community, Events, News

The 1st annual Boca Blueberry Festival took place on April 19 in The Pink Pony Courtyard to raise money for the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande & the Suncoast Humane Society offering...

Grande Chorus celebrates America’s 250th

April 23, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

The Grande Chorus held their community concert last Friday and Saturday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. This event was a celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Photo...