The Gaffney family celebrated the engagement of their son, Sean, to Grace Flowers, on Sunday at BZ’s at The Gasparilla Inn. They followed with a celebration at home at The Landings at Coral Cree…
It’s not enough to love animals; we must actively protect and preserve them. It’s our duty and responsibility as custodians of the planet
Daphne Sheldrick Conservation icon and pioneer for Africa…
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
Recently, while wade fishing with the saltwater 5-weight fly rods we managed to get deep into the backcountry. The waters were clear, the flies were small and the fish were h…
The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. While previously held at Englewood Elks Lodge, the art sh…
The Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
The annual all-island tournament will be held at the Boca Bay Pass Club, The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club an…
Above, Steve Neri, Tom Longest, Darcy Longest, Nancy Neri, Margo Perriello, Bob Periello
Boca Grande North held a celebration last Friday to not only open their new clubhouse facilities but to g…
The new edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out now with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages.
Features include “The Morning Anchor: Coffee Offers a Paus…
The non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has developed a database that will identify the locations of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across the U.S., freely associa…
November is Manatee Awareness Month, highlighting a time when Florida’s manatees are starting their seasonal movements to warmer waters around the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation C…
BY CHARLOTTE C. COWAN, MD
Few things are more joyful – or more unpredictable – than a grandchild’s visit. Children inevitably bring with them both fun and minor chaos. And, as every grandparent k…
