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‘Taste’ event not only fun, but helpful as well
December 20, 2019
To the Editor: We at Harry Chapin Food Bank are looking forward to the 18th annual “Taste of Boca Grande” on Feb. 3, a highlight of the season and a testament to the caring and generosity of those …
Historical Society thanks community for stellar support
December 20, 2019
To the Editor, and everyone in the community: Thanks to all who came to hear Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan speak on December 11. As the Beacon declared last week, she “awed” the crowd in the auditoriu…
Obituary: Rosemary Fannie Bowler
December 20, 2019
Rosemary Fannie Bowler, 89, until recently a resident of Boca Grande, passed away on July 26, 2019 after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Bowler Craveiro; brother-in-law, Don…
Lighthouse lighting December 14
December 13, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT One special night a year the Lighthouse beacon shines into the night sky, surrounded by thousands of beautiful holiday lights and merry cheer. Enjoy live music and complimentary appe…
Ugly sweaters, pretty flowers at December Chamber Mixer
December 13, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Blooms will host the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce December Chamber Mixer on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in their garden courtyard at 411 Palm Avenue. Join …
Historic Preservation Board approves Gasparilla Inn Beach Club Phase II plan, Gilchrist Avenue garage
December 13, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Beach Club rehabilitation, a taller garage vs. a small house, and giving contributing status to a home on Whiskey Row were three interesting items the Boca Grande Historic P…
First female to walk in space awes crowd at Community Center presentation
December 13, 2019
■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Retired NASA astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan explained to a curious crowd at the Boca Grande Community Center on Wednesday, December 11 her perception of what liftoff into space fel…
Shark research expert speaks to island crowd: Unama’ki makes her way to the Pass
December 13, 2019
■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Dr. Robert Hueter is what some people may call a shark specialist. The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientist is the director of the Center for Shark Research. Hueter spoke …
Homeless, Part III: Project Phoenix helps many rise from the ashes
December 13, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Some people stand out in a crowd, and for all different reasons. Some draw attention for their looks, some for their charisma … and some for their heart. Bobbi Sue Burton is one…
Bush, Grace, Seitz and more to perform Royal Palm Players’ adaptation of ‘Hands Across the Sea’
December 13, 2019
■ BY DAVID SPARKS A one-act, one-hour Noel Coward play, buffet dinner by the Pass Club’s Michael Klocinski, some of our favorite local actors and actresses and an open bar. That’s what the Royal Pa…