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Whidden’s non-conforming structures discussed at Historic Preservation Board meeting

November 10, 2022
Boca Grande’s Historic Preservation Board made a point during its November 9 meeting that permits are still required for any changes, demolition or construction necessary as a result of Hurricane Ia…

Celebrating Veterans Day: One man’s opinion

November 10, 2022
I am a veteran of the Korean War, and I have been alive and reasonably sentient during the six “hot” wars my country has engaged in since 1941. As a writer, I have interviewed a large number of vete…

Honoring those who served: 11/11/2022

November 10, 2022
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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

November 10, 2022
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Royal Palm Players were casting rehearsals for their season opener “Duets.” TEN YEARS AGO The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority ad valorem tax r…

THIS WEEK IN THE BOCA BEACON

November 3, 2022
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Final Hurricane Irma debris pickups were complete as anglers were busy tying flies and getting ready for the GIFT tournament. TEN YEARS AGO A manatee…

From the office of the Boca Grande Historical Society

October 28, 2022
Thank you all for your patience as we deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. I am happy to report that the History Center and all of our historic treasures are safe and did not acquire any storm…

BOCA BEACON TIMELINE

October 28, 2022
FIVE YEARS AGO While the island was still picking up debris from Hurricane Irma, Hal McCombs was introduced as the new president of the Royal Palm Players. TEN YEARS AGO A short video calle…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It’s time to turn another page – The Johann Fust Library story continues

October 20, 2022
Submitted by the Johann Fust Library Foundation For more than 70 years, Boca Grande’s Johann Fust Library has been a coral-pink-colored sentinel, providing a place of respite and literary enrichm…

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY IN THE BOCA BEACON

September 22, 2022
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Hurricane Irma came and went, leaving many trees down but few homes damaged. Power was out for some time, though.  Wini Smart left us at the age of…

A loss felt around the world:

September 16, 2022
Memories of Queen Elizabeth II The passing of Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on September 8 was merely a blip in the wavelength of many Americans, but for others it was truly a day of sad…