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Ed Raine to speak at annual homes for Haiti reception
January 24, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Fundraising for 50 new homes for Haiti will continue with the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians annual cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, in Boca Grand…
Hot browns, street corn, tres leches and more … The Taste of Boca Grande, Part II
January 24, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Here we are with the second installment of three rounding out the menus of the Taste of Boca Grande, which will be held on Monday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. The Boca Bay Pass Club will onc…
Dog park plans coming closer to fruition
January 24, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Many mourned the closing of the 7th Street dog park last September, but there is also anticipation in the air, as the opening of a new dog park is in our very near future. In fact…
11 films announced at 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival sneak peak party on Thursday
January 24, 2020
STAFF REPORT – The films for the 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival have been announced, and the lineup is sure to “wow” avid theater fans. At a preview party held on Thursday night, Jan. 23 at the Boca…
More drainpipe work coming this week
January 24, 2020
For the next two weeks The Gasparilla Inn & Club will be installing storm drainpipe at locations around the island, including 7th St. and Palm Ave., East Railroad Avenue and Gasparilla Road. Ther…
Scholarship deadline for Woman’s Club rapidly approaching
January 24, 2020
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1) be app…
Witheringtons to speak at BIPS 4BIPS installment
January 24, 2020
STAFF REPORT – The Barrier Island Parks Society is honored to host “Our Beaches are Alive!” as part of the BIPS 4 BIPS Speaking Series. This special program will be presented by renowned authors Blai…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to landscaper who went to electric leafblowers
January 24, 2020
To theTo the Editor: Congratulations to Richard Allen Landscapers! Their decision to use electric leafblowers is a welcome relief. Were it that all landscapers follow suit, so island residents could…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: No question about who doesn’t own the Promenade
January 24, 2020
To the Editor: The recent Beacon article regarding a lawsuit between a beachfront property owner and local historian Robert Johnson over rock obstructions being placed on the public “Promenade” beac…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Long-time resident praises Robert Johnson
January 24, 2020
To the Editor: Having been a resident for 40 years, not nearly as long as those before me who have enjoyed the charm and heritage of our island, it is so assuring to know that there are other residen…