Roy H. Park Jr.
In his new book, Boca Grande resident Roy H. Park Jr. has chronicled the ups and downs of being the son of a television and media baron. The book, “Sons in the Shadow” is subtitle…
BY JIM COCHRUN
It was 1954, I was 14 and we were living in Naples. At the time, Naples had a population of 1,500 people. As a typical small town, everyone knew each other. My father had a close f…
BY GRAY INDELICATO
I have been waiting 14 years to operate a golf cart on Gasparilla.
It started with a toy golf cart at age three, then progressed to my dad’s lap, and now finally at age 14 I…
Gasparilla Island residents, as well as two attorneys, came out to the Tuesday morning Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting to speak to a proposed parking discussion that was coming befo…
All that Jazz featured Dixieland Jazz to a packed house at the Boca Grande Community Center with the Don Mopsick Ensemble. Don Mopsick, bass; Ed Metz, drums; Allan Vache, clarinet; Davy Jones, corne…
Del-Bourree Bach has exhibited his works at Hughes Gallery for the past twenty-five years. Owner Barbara Hughes sent the Beacon some questions and answers about his work.
Here, some paintings by…
Rear Adm. Ted LeClair spoke March 11 at the Boca Grande Men’s Club. After numerous accolades in the U.S. Navy, he is now working on the transformation of the Reserve force. He is here with Dan Hughe…
March brings gorgeous weather and increased users on the GICIA Bike Path. Working to provide a safe and fun experience for all users, the GICIA has once again partnered with The Island School’s fift…
We cling to the notion of free will, believing our decisions are the product of rational thought. But what if our choices are subtly steered by unseen forces? Recent studies, like those that will be…
