Community
Long ballots make need for voter study and preparation in November election
September 12, 2024
Because of a complex ballot in November and the possibility of longer lines, local election officials are asking citizens to check their registration online immediately. They’re also reminding vot…
Artificial Intelligence and the year ahead at Friends
September 12, 2024
Editor’s Note: The Friends of Boca Grande just released their 2024-25 Happenings booklet, in mail soon.
On the cover is a talk with Heidi McKee on Artificial Intelligence. As an experiment, the…
EcoWatch: State Park plans stop due to brave informant
September 6, 2024
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.”
John Muir, naturalist and poet
Last week, residents of …
Plans in work for 2025 Visitor’s Guide; copies available
September 6, 2024
The Boca Beacon’s Visitor’s Guide is the only promotional magazine for travelers to Gasparilla Island, and an essential for advertisers, as it is the key to one of Florida’s wealthiest zip code, 3…
Chamber Talk
September 6, 2024
BocaGrandeChamber.com, 941.964.0568
Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce upcoming events
• Thursday, Sept. 26, 5 to 7 p.m. All American Tri-Chamber Mixer with hot dogs, hamburgers and apple …
Bella Vida open for breakfast and lunch
August 29, 2024
Bella Vida is serving up smoothies, avocado toast, breakfast and lunch. Gianne is enjoying a salted caramel latte and Iris is holding a BocaBeet smoothie. 480 E. Rail- road Ave., Ste 3.
Photo …
Englewood Chamber parade marshals announced
August 29, 2024
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announces the Pioneer Parade Grand Marshals for 2024. Pictured are Doug Izzo, Chamber of Commerce, Gloria Rogonki and Gwen Grace representing The Rotonda West Wom…
Cherre Hobbs honored for service to community and Postal Service
August 29, 2024
FROM A PRESS RELEASE
As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are proud to celebrate Cherre Hobbs, a dedicated retail associate, who has faithfully serve…
Get in touch with your local government. It only takes one.
August 29, 2024
In the last year we have had multiple situations where individuals stepped out, said something, called a neighbor, called an official and made something change. Very often with our readers, there …
Chairman Drew Tucker celebrates Ginger Watkins’ time on Bridge Authority board
August 22, 2024
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the offices of the Authority.
Board Chairman Drew Tucker presented outgoing Member Ginger Watkin…