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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 developmen…

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…

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 Boc…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 th…

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 an…

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 a…

Obituary: William D. Rader

January 20, 2017
William Donald Rader, 86, a former resident of Greenwich, Conn. and of Block Island, R.I., died peacefully in his Boca Grande home surrounded by his three daughters on January 11, 2017.      “Bill,…