Entertainment
Johann Fust Library Foundation teeming with January book events
December 19, 2024
The Johann Fust Library Foundation team is working hard to restore the library so it can reopen soon. In the meantime, the foundation invites you back to its courtyard and loggia on Friday, Jan. 1…
Mount Vernon president here to talk Washington
December 12, 2024
On January 8 at 5 p.m., Douglas Bradburn, the president and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and well-known author will present the reasons you should follow George Washington by speaking o…
New Visitor’s Guide welcomes back guests for 2025 season
December 12, 2024
As the island celebrates the opening of so many businesses and The Gasparilla Inn, there will be one more herald of the upcoming season, one that does not get as much attention. It is the yearly p…
What’s Open and What’s Closed for now
December 6, 2024
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Our best efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of listing d but like the weather, things change. Please email info@bocabeacon.com with updated information….
Xmas Walk Saturday, Tree Lighting Sunday
December 5, 2024
The annual Boca Grande Christmas Walk is Saturday, Dec. 7. Santa will drive through town in the firetruck around 5:30 p.m., and children will be able to visit with Santa at the Fire Station.
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Lemon Bay theatre brings down the house
November 28, 2024
Lemon Bay High School theatre cast (right) performed “Catch Me If You Can” to a packed house. Tristen Sasser and Makaila Lindsey (left) are putting their best foot forward. Additional plays an…
Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival this weekend
November 28, 2024
Jewelry, watercolors, oils
The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1. The annual art show, to be held on t…
Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 8
November 28, 2024
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m.
Unfortunately, the tree across from Hudson’s did not survive Hurricanes H…
Boca Grande Camera Club worth the exposure
November 21, 2024
Despite hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Boca Grande Camera Club is coming back strong, and is offering an array of exiting Zoom meetings as well as field trips for the 2024/2025 season. The Came…
Painter Diane Mannion opens show in December
November 21, 2024
Artist Diane Mannion will have a show in Grove City in December. Mannion began painting at age five, when she received her very first watercolor box, and she has carried that inspiration for art i…