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Royal Palm Players to present ‘The Best Man’ in November
October 26, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Royal Palm Players are kicking off the 2018/2019 production season on November 8 with “The Best Man,” by Gore Vidal. The scene, set at the convention to nominate the party’s cand…
Last week to get your veteran stories in the Beacon
October 26, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you would like to recognize him or her, please contact us at the Boca Beacon. Our November 2 and 9 issues w…
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Elliott
October 26, 2018
William “Bill” Elliott, 91, passed away on October 18, 2018. He was surrounded by family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Roger, his son, Billy; his grandson, John B. Myers; …
Profile: Gabriel Maldonado
October 26, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Gabriel Maldonado has been working in a kitchen since he was about six-years-old. His parents owned a small restaurant in Mexico City and he and his four older sisters all learned th…
Mote launches red tide mitigation and control institute
October 26, 2018
To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory leaders are thrilled to announce a major new step toward realizing a vision for addressing Florida red tide: a generous philanthropic investment of $1 million …
Reader enjoyed October articles
October 26, 2018
To the Editor: Your October edition of the Beacon is a very enjoyable read. Having been born and raised in South Boca Grande,”South Dock,” so many of your articles bring back many memories. Hurrica…
A quiet good-bye to the folks at The Fishery
October 19, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Thursday morning, October 18, a light breeze pushed a melancholy feeling around the bruised and potholed road at The Fishery. Small groups of shoppers congregated around the …
As stone crab season begins many wonder … are those crabs safe to eat?
October 19, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s officially stone crab season, and Dr. Phil Gravinese, a scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, said early testing has revealed catches close to shore have not been gre…
Help celebrate 75 years of service with the BGFD
October 19, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT
Join Chief C.W. Blosser and the rest of the staff at the Boca Grande Fire Department as they celebrate 75 years of service to Gasparilla Island on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m….
Botched brownies lead to smoky Island House situation
October 19, 2018
All was well in the end on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at approximately 7:30 p.m. after the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the call of a structure fire in the 400 block of Gulf Boulevard, at the Isl…