BY BOOTS TOLSDORF
In September we all suffered from two horrific hurricanes. Our realities were shattered. We had to face the hard truths of our present devastation and get on with repairing our…
It is time for The Island School’s Ninth Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.
There are 18 restaurants and eateries participating this ye…
A new promotional board for the Boca Grande Fishing Guide Association is part of a wider effort to promote traditional fishing guides in Boca Grande. The association, which replaced the board just b…
It’s a new year, but I’m stuck reminiscing about old observations.
I’ve read several older books about fishing; it’s amazing that it took me 70 years to discover that I didn’t invent the wheel. W…
Bishop Douglas Scharf of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida has appointed the Rev. Michelle L. Robertshaw as provost of the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, effective February 16. Her first se…
It’s the time of year to check on and update your listing in the 4-Digit Phone Book.
Since 1991, the Boca Beacon has published this reference text, one of the last remaining residential phone bo…
On Saturday, Dec. 28, a pink elephant appeared in the clouds. The view was looking west across the Gulf in south Boca Grande. The photo was caught by Erin Reid, daughter-in-law of Boca Grande reside…
The island had a large number of dead mullet up and down the beach over the New Year, the result of a possible red tide outbreak offshore.
“This is an unfortunate persistent presence of Red Tide…
Who? What? Where? When? Why? These five questions help guide the decisions Crossan Seybolt makes every day. The decision may be a large one, like whether to move from New York City to Boca Grande, o…
