Kathleen and J.T. Turner, as well as Betsy F. Joiner are excited to announce the full re-opening of the historic Boca Grande Old Theatre Mall.
We are so thankful to have weathered the storms and…
Last week, the Beacon raised the issue of the hurricane-damaged Sheriff’s Cottage in Boca Grande, which had been moved years ago, and may be demolished for a replacement (See Feb. 21 edition for his…
Daily and monthly traffic totals have been calculated for the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority for January and February.
Total vehicle crossings were up by a little over 2,000 cars this January…
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…
Tickets for the Boca Grande’s Got Talent show, sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, are available now. The cost is $20 and proceeds will go directly to support BGWC community grants and schola…
The 2025 Boca Grande Film Festival has announced its winners, with “Tokyo Cowboy” taking the festival’s highest award. The acclaimed film, which previously won accolades at the Tallgrass, Boston, Se…
Yvonne Anderson, president and CEO of the Boca Grande Club, announced her resignation and retirement last week in an email to members.
“I am writing this letter to all of you with tinges of sorro…
Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Hurricane cleanup and site prep for replanting the five-mile-long GICIA Bike Path continues. GICIA landscape crews are working closely…
Join the fun at the 2025 Strawberry Festival starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church at 3rd and Gilchrist. Strawberry shortcake, brats, hotdogs, music by t…
Beach renourishment pipes arrived at Gasparilla Island State Park. Here, a view at night, as trucks prepped for dropoff. The process will take over a month, pulling sand from the borrow area. The be…
