The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce introduced five new members to the board of directors on December 6.
Jessica Goslowski of Barnichol Hardware is the new treasurer. Wally Rutan of Island C…
Lee County has added multiple January dates to pick up parking passes at the Crowninshield Community House.
“We encourage residents to continue to use the online application, if possible,” wrote…
When the University of West Florida announced its first-ever Rhodes Scholar finalist, it marked a historic milestone for the institution. The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s oldest and most presti…
Since 1987, each Christmas the Boca Beacon has published a calendar featuring local photos for its subscribers.
Our 2026 calendar showcases photos themed to wildlife in and around Gasparilla Isla…
The Boca Beacon had so many Christmas Walk photos last week that we still have more to show, like this antique Cars and Coffee Show sponsored by Michael Saunders & Company. Above are Carol Stewa…
Boca Bargains reopened its doors for the season on Saturday, Dec. 6 welcoming back shoppers and supporters to their newly renovated location. Visitors returned to a totally redone building with…
The Grande Chorus held its Happy Holidays community concert this week on Sunday and Monday evenings at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Session 2 rehearsals begin in January. To find out more about th…
Donations in New Year
Boca Bargains will be reopening on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in its previous location at the corner of Park and Banyan Streets. The shop will be open on Wednesda…
BY MARTA HOWELL, FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE
What a whirlwind this last year has been! Last year at this time my office was in a shipping container in the parking lot of the Crowninshield Community Ho…
