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Retape that grip and warm up those knees, the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic is approaching
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The 2020 annual Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic sponsored by the Boca Beacon will be held from January 25 through February 8. This tournament is open to all area residents and members…
Boca Grande stars ‘beg’ for your help in ‘Rescue Me, too!’
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The excitement is building. The fur is flying. And 30 of Boca Grande’s most talented stars are busy rehearsing for this year’s musical review, “Rescue Me, Too!” On January 10 and 11…
The Gasparilla Inn anounces health and wellness retreat in January
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Inn & Club is pleased to announce a special January retreat, where guests will enjoy an immersive experience that aligns their mind, body and spirit. The Gasparilla…
Firefighters making a plan to benefit the Firefighter Benevolent Fund
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department are “firing up the grill” to host a BBQ rib luncheon in the fire truck bay to benefit the Boca Grande Firefighter Association &…
Deputy to the rescue in the case of the wayward kayaker
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Jeff Koziol had a bit of a scary experience in Boca Grande waters on New Year’s Eve, but thanks to the help from our local law enforcement, everything worked out all right in the end…
Stop by and have ‘Coffee with a Scientist’ on January 14
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series of 2020 hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Boca Grande Community Cent…
There’s magic & mystery awaiting you on January 13
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Experience a miraculous world of magic, mind reading and hypnosis from world-class “Astonishment Artist” Mat LaVore. Is it possible to change someone’s memories? Read minds? Predict th…
Former American Ambassador to Algeria R.W. Erdman will have his work featured at Hughes Gallery’s 20-year celebration
January 3, 2020
A message from our good friend and Hughes Gallery owner, Barbara Hughes. A mess We kick off our 20th-year celebration with a dear friend and artist, Richard W. Erdman, former Ambassador to Algeria. H…
Boca Grande Garden Club welcomes Russ Morash
January 3, 2020
■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB Russ Morash, the distinguished WGBH Boston producer and program creator, is speaking to the Boca Grande Garden Club on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. His topic i…
Profile: John Mannion
January 3, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN John Mannion is a fitness trainer whose goal is to help people in Boca Grande gain strength and stability to avoid the risk of injury. He currently teaches a “Sit and Get Fit” class th…