To the Editor: The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15. Stone ...

Your water might smell a bit odd …
To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande pot...

Get your gator permits now, first phase drawing begins May 17
To the Editor: The annual statewide recreational alligator harvest begins August 15, and the application process is a random drawing – so the more cho...

Lit Forum ends season, announces next season’s selections
To the Editor and all of our supporters: More than 200 lovers of fine literature attended the past season’s Literature Forum. Able presenters and disc...

Thanks to a generous donor, Hope for Haitians goal met
To the Editor: It was another miraculous year for the Haitian people. When we sent a thank you letter to the Boca Beacon editor in mid-April, we said ...

Tickets to Coconut Cabaret on sale now
To the Editor and all of our supporters: The Coconut Cabaret series houses musical performances featuring artists from diverse genres. From folk to Mo...

A kind community is noted with return of dog tag
To the Editor: Thank you. Thank you. Recently our visiting daughter took her dog to the beach. Her dog’s rabies tag came off. Just today the vet in P...

Boca Bargains says ‘thanks’ for a great year
To the Editor: After a very successful season, Boca Bargains closed on April 17th and will reopen in November. Established in 1986 by the Boca Grande ...

Thanks to a town full of love
To the Editor: I want to thank all of the dozens of people who sent cards, letters and gifts to our family after my wife Roberta’s passing recently. W...

Iguana Committee members give some insight into what’s happening
To the Editor: As members of the “Iguana Committee,” we thought it might be helpful to share what we have learned at the recent meeting and in a subse...