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PROFILE: HILJA BILODEAU
February 3, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – Hilja Bilodeau has been keeping very busy as CEO of the Boca Grande Health Clinic since last summer. She officially started the job on August 1, replacing former CEO Jon Sielert. Her d…
Historical Society offers private museum tours
February 3, 2017
To the Editor: In November the Boca Grande Historical Society opened its refurbished museum with a new exhibit about the history of the Gasparilla Island Bridge and its importance to the development…
Last Chance for Love Lines !
January 27, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT February 6 is your last day to give us your special sweetheart message for our Valentine’s Day edition of the Boca Beacon. On Friday, Feb. 10 we will be displaying your love for a…
Have you tried … Taste of Boca Part II
January 27, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week our taste buds turn to wonderful things such as such as sliders, somosas, salmon roulade and seafood. This is the second installment of three in our “Taste of Boca”…
Expert neurosurgeon talks stroke treatments with island residents
January 27, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande residents were invited to attend a medical lecture and learn more about new treatments that help patients who experience acute strokes, brain aneurysms and vascular ma…
Obituary: Barbara Anne Benisek
January 27, 2017
Barbara Anne Benisek, 85, passed away on January 19, 2017. Formerly of Grand Rapids and Ada, Michigan, Barbara resided in Frankfort, Michigan and spent winters in Boca Grande. She passed away pe…
Obituary: Creighton L. Sherman
January 27, 2017
Creighton L. Sherman, 90, of Marshall, Mich. (formerly of Boca Grande) passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. He was born on January 31, 1926. Mr.Sherman was the first executive director of the G…
What is inverted smoke? And why do I care?
January 27, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Wednesday I woke up to my son telling me the neighborhood was on fire. I looked out the window and couldn’t see a thing, I just thought it was foggy. It wasn’t until the…
Sign up now for the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic
January 20, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Area athletes interested in competitive tennis are encouraged to sign up now for the annual Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic 2017. The event will begin the week of January 28 and…
Borza marine art to be featured at 8th annual BTT fundraiser
January 20, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re a fan of marine art and the conservation of our water, mark your calendar now and make plans to attend the 8th Annual BTT Boca Grande fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 3 at…