The island Disaster Fund is now at $3,596,000 to aid island non-profits and businesses.
“It keeps coming in,” said co-organizer Larry Hannah, who is one of a group of volunteers who are helping t…
BY MISTY NICHOLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the cherished GICIA Bike Path. Originally opened…
The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is accepting scholarship applications. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria:
1. Have applied for admission to a sc…
It’s the time of year to check on and update your listing in the 4-Digit Phone Book.
Since 1991, the Boca Beacon has published this reference text, one of the last remaining residential phone bo…
Virginia & Augusta C. with Tate & Margo S. spent a day in the village selling lemonade to benefit The Island School playground, one of their favorite places. Thank you to the Island customer…
Four volunteers for program agree on each situation and meet with businesses and orgs
The Boca Grande Disaster Fund is now approaching $3.5 million in donations to support the recovery of the bus…
St. David’s Jubilee Center offers a food pantry, free clothes closet and special programs throughout the year, including an annual Christmas Shoppe to support Englewood residents in need.
The Ch…
Each Christmas, the Boca Beacon publishes an island calendar for its readers. This year, the photos are of Gasparilla Island, or as the locals might say “Our Boca Grande.” After going through three…
Stop in to see Robin Melvin and Melina Chaplin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects. Hudson’s has put out their open sign also! Above are Mark Thompson, Kathy Auman, Rob Rogers, Colleen Turn…
Grande Chorus performed “Ho Ho Holidays Reimagined!” this past Friday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Session 2 rehearsal begins on Friday, Jan. 3 at 9:30 to 11 a.m. …
