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Man who lost his wallet found out the kids are ‘alright’ in Boca Grande
December 4, 2021
Frank Koffend isn’t the kind of man to make a big fuss. “You know, I’m not looking for publicity, you understand,” he explained.
But when four Boca Grande teens went out of their way to r…
Lost pet leads to pet scanner purchase for Boca Grande Fire Department
December 4, 2021
It was a near miss for Michelle and her husband Rick Wolfe last October. They were in their boat, about three miles offshore on the morning of October 25 when the unthinkable happened. Their preci…
Help the children of Haiti, give the gift of art for Christmas at the same time
December 4, 2021
Smart Studio will be hosting Missionaries Mitchell and Debbie Martinez on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 9 and 10 at the gallery on Park Avenue.
The missionaries will be on hand both days from…
PROFILE: Laura Wilmerding
December 4, 2021
They were the halcyon days before social media. A time when one would go away for a beach vacation, meet that special friend for life and you’d pinky swear, usually through tears, to stay in touch…
PROFILE: Michelle Hubbs
November 26, 2021
After years of high intensity interval training and military workouts, Michelle Hubbs knew that she was due for a change. While she was still fit and in her prime, it started to feel like those ty…
Santa Claus, sales comin’ to town on Saturday!
November 26, 2021
The 2021 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk
Break open your piggy bank and get your Christmas wish list ready, because the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk i…
Iguana Panel adds it up: About 2,000 less spiny-tails since February of this year … and 2021’s not over yet
November 26, 2021
There was a lot of lizard talk going on at the most recent meeting of the Gasparilla Island Municipal Services Taxing Benefits Unit (advisory committee), including the fact that more than 2,200 sp…
Looking out for island interests, Part I: Some parking problems put to rest by the Boca Grande Parking Panel
November 26, 2021
The end of 2021 is rapidly approaching, and while it has been a difficult year in many aspects there are still things we need to be thankful for … things we may not even know we should be thankful…
Get ready for a Miracle on 34th Street: WRPP to host radio adaptation of Christmas classic at three venues
November 26, 2021
BY BOOTS TOLSDORF – The Royal Palm Players are always looking for new and exciting ways to entertain audiences, and this holiday season we are performing the enchanting, delightful, heartwarming m…
Check out the new bocabeacon.com for your introductory sneak peek
November 26, 2021
If you haven’t been to bocabeacon.com for a while, now is the time you will want to check it out, as the transition to a new format is now complete. It’s been quite a bit of time since any changes…