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Boca Bay Pass Club’s $3.5 million renovation begins April 12
February 6, 2021
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – The Boca Bay Pass Club’s $3.5 million renovation project – delayed a year because of the coronavirus pandemic – will kick off April 12, with completion expected this November.
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COVID-19 vaccination options
February 6, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon.
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GICIA partners with Mote on acoustic tagging at Mercabo Cove
February 6, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – In October 2015 the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association realized that the perfect storm was brewing; an offer had been made by a resort developer to …
Johann Fust Library Foundation to present: Island Booknotes 2021
February 6, 2021
STAFF REPORT – The Johann Fust Library Foundation will present a series entitled: Island Booknotes 2021: Live Stream. The first virtual event will feature author Fred Rich. He will speak about his …
2021 Boca Grande Film Festival announces 11th film in line-up for virtual event
February 6, 2021
STAFF REPORT – The 3rd Annual (but first-ever virtual) Boca Grande Film Festival! This year’s festival will span five days with a diverse selection of riveting films and documentaries, viewable thr…
Garden Club flourishes despite COVID restrictions
February 6, 2021
BY CATHY BALLMAN – The Boca Grande Garden Club’s 2020-2021 season continues to hold more activities than make cancellations, a success story amidst the COVID-19 crisis. “Part of this is because we’…
Boca Grande Art Center cultivates the artists of the next generation through support and scholarships
February 6, 2021
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Alliances are not always created equal, as is the case of the Boca Grande Art Center, and their commitment to the importance of the arts in the lives of the next generation. Par…
Hall, Kissinger and McCloskey to be featured in Boca Grande Art Center ‘President’s Show’ at the end of February
February 5, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – The Boca Grande Art Center will host the second annual “President’s Show” beginning Friday, Feb. 26 at the Boca Grande Art Center 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., continuing Saturday, Feb. …
PROFILE: Zach Rogalski
February 5, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – Most people spend their weekends relaxing away from work. Zach Rogalski, the new general manager of the Boca Grande Marina, spends his weekends touring Florida marinas with hi…
Community-funded initiatives progress at Boca Grande Preschool
February 5, 2021
BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN – Even in troubled times, there are causes for celebration. Five of them are right here at Boca Grande Preschool. Less than one year ago, on March 2, 2020, just before the co…