Community
Utility employees light up Fire Department
December 5, 2024
Florida Power & Light Company surprised the Boca Grande Fire Department by putting up lights and decorations on the building on Monday, Dec. 2.
“We’re thrilled to be in Boca Grande this holi…
Give a Boca Beacon Christmas gift
November 28, 2024
A gift that keeps on giving. It’s that time of year when we give gifts to people we love and appreciate. What better gift than a subscription to the Boca Beacon? It comes in several flavors. The pri…
Disaster Fund now at $3.4 million; island biz, orgs get counsel
November 28, 2024
The Island Disaster Fund has already given $1.8 million away to aid the quick reopening and rebuilding of businesses and organizations on Gasparilla Island. As of this week, they have raised $3.35 m…
Gasparilla Magazine offers falconry, palmettos and Mackle brothers
November 28, 2024
The new November/December edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages.
The cover depicts the Boca Grande Range Ligh…
Temp cocktail sign unshaken by storm
November 28, 2024
A celebratory reinstallation of The Temptation sign on Park Avenue on Tuesday. From left, co-owners Jeffrey Simmons, Andy Duncan and Kevin Stockdale. This week they were working hard to re-open as s…
Opening the town continues …
November 28, 2024
Nikki from The Pink Pony is setting up the Pink Pony ice cream cart. Stop in for an icy treat from the cart Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Photo by Matt
The staff of the Beacon is thankful for so much this week
November 28, 2024
Many families have the tradition at Thanksgiving of going around the table and asking each person what they are thankful for. This can be particularly humorous with small children, as their blessing…
Opening the town up again …
November 22, 2024
Now here are some happy faces! Boca Blooms is showing their love for their green tree behind them. James Griffith staff is ready to give you a makeover! Boo Gemes is open for business as well as Ban…
Generous givers send Island Disaster Fund over $3 million goal
November 21, 2024
A fund to help island businesses is now over its initial $3 million goal, and has given out over $1.5 million to help jump start business re-openings across Gasparilla Island.
“The people don’t h…
Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 8
November 21, 2024
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Unfortunately, the tree across from Hudson’s did not survive Hurricanes Helene…