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Beacon will be the ‘first to know’ on the reopening date for Post Office
February 27, 2025
Top, some might recognize their P.O. boxes in a photo taken Wednesday; above, a door message. Photos by Garland
There is still no news on the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office…
Charlotte County’s 1907 Placida Bunkhouse is cornerstone of local history
February 21, 2025
Editor’s Note: The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners will hear recommendations for the future of the Placida Bunkhouse on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. Below is an update from John Valickas, a Pl…
Folk and guitar legend Tom Rush performing Tuesday at Community Center
February 20, 2025
“Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” – James Taylor
Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration, a journey into…
History Bytes: Dusty Hopkins recalling the early days of the Boca Beacon
February 20, 2025
Dusty Hopkins knows how to tell a good story. It is one of the things that makes him a natural as the owner and publisher of the iconic Boca Grande newspaper, the “Boca Beacon.”
Dusty was the gue…
State Beach renourishment begins this week
February 20, 2025
Florida’s beach sand replenishment project for the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park has begun. Last summer, the state solicited bids for the renourishment of the south…
History: Boca Grande’s theater
February 13, 2025
BY KAREN GRACE, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER
In July 1983, the Boca Grande Community Theater staged its first play, “Out of the Frying Pan.” The Boca Beacon noted that for some of the cast and cre…
Renowned plant photographer Laurie Tennent speaks to Garden Club
February 13, 2025
BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
Members of the Boca Grande Garden Club gathered on Feb. 5 in the newly refurbished Community Center Auditorium, where they were treated to a colorful and u…
Boca Grande’s Got Talent set for Saturday, March 29
February 13, 2025
Key annual event for Boca Grande Woman’s Club
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club will present “Boca Grande’s Got Talent!” The performance is set for Saturday, March 29, at 5 p.m. in the Boca Grande Co…
Barrier Parks presents the 26th Annual Green Gala: Shipwreck Soiree on April 7
February 13, 2025
Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable evening at the 26th Annual Green Gala. This year’s theme, Shipwreck Soiree, invites guests to dress as their favorite castaway character or embrace the bre…
Business & Real Estate: Cottage elevation at Preservation Board
February 6, 2025
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board is set to hold its first meeting since September, on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.
The meeting will include one project: a request to elevate a guest house at 30…