This week, the English comedian and actor Russell Brand held a podcast discussion on God with scientist Bret Weinstein.
Most do not know Weinstein. Many do not know who Brand is; he is a …
Planning begins to ensure island leadership is ready for hurricanes
Leaders of many island organizations gathered Monday to talk about the upcoming hurricane season and working together in the…
The Englewood charity Kids Needs received a generous donation of $15,000 from the Lighthouse UMC Strawberry Festival. Pictured are, from left, the Rev. Daphne Johnson, Co-Chairs Amy Mitchell and L…
BY CAPT. VAN HUBBARD
Editor’s Note: Van Hubbard’s column Hook, Line and Sinker appeared in the Beacon beginning in 1988. We are delighted to welcome him back.
I’m returning to the Boca Beaco…
Running for a local office on Gasparilla Island is sometimes more complicated than one might expect. Because there are two counties on the island, if an elected board, like the Gasparilla Island B…
Lee County Parks & Recreation, operator of the Boca Grande Community Center and operator of parks on Gasparilla Island, is asking the public to help improve its services and amenities offered …
Sharon Cross with her son Will and Dr. Sarah Babcock with her son James Hahn at The Island School Mother’s Day Tea last week. Those big smiles equate to a great time!
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Recipients for the 2024 Educate Boca Scholarship program of the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce are honored at Lemon Bay High School Senior Scholarship Night on Monday. Recipients were Marlee…
About four years ago, David Merced, son-in-law of Boca Grande homeowner Marilyn Witt, was driving his family from Chicago down to the island for Christmas break when he noticed a spot in his four-…
BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE
The Master plan to transform the Boca Grande Community Center Campus is being designed to benefit the entire community, offering state-of-the-art facilities, and versa…
