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Pink pachyderm in the Gulf sunset
January 2, 2025
On Saturday, Dec. 28, a pink elephant appeared in the clouds. The view was looking west across the Gulf in south Boca Grande. The photo was caught by Erin Reid, daughter-in-law of Boca Grande reside…
Red tide make for dead mullet
January 2, 2025
The island had a large number of dead mullet up and down the beach over the New Year, the result of a possible red tide outbreak offshore.
“This is an unfortunate persistent presence of Red Tide…
Branch manager
January 2, 2025
This osprey was making a nest near the Range Light last week. He was spied with a number of building materials, found across the island.
Photo by Matt
Utilities meeting
January 2, 2025
The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a utilities quarterly update meeting at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle…
Letters: Appreciation for Gasparilla Island sea turtle
January 2, 2025
To the Editor:
On behalf of our permit holder, Denise Juergens, I am writing this letter from the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) to acknowledge and thank the generous individuals, bus…
Master of mid-century silk screen
January 2, 2025
The late illustrator Charley Harper created famous images of nature, for not only magazines, but biology textbooks. Curator and collector Terry Wright will explore the early days of his career on Ja…
Lemon-aid stand
January 2, 2025
Virginia & Augusta C. with Tate & Margo S. spent a day in the village selling lemonade to benefit The Island School playground, one of their favorite places. Thank you to the Island customer…
Lights of Boca Grande, 2024, by Matt Gutman
December 27, 2024
Here, views of the Christmas lights of Boca Grande. Photos by Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Island Magazine photographer Matthew Gutman.
Sites include on Gasparilla Road; Baily Street; Gilchrist Ave…
William V.P. Newlin, 1933-2024
December 27, 2024
William V.P. Newlin died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Northwest Washington, D.C., on December 11, 2024. He was 91.
Born in Philadelphia on February 9, 1933, Newlin served as an of…
Crossan Seybolt, who leads board of Barrier Island Parks
December 27, 2024
Who? What? Where? When? Why? These five questions help guide the decisions Crossan Seybolt makes every day. The decision may be a large one, like whether to move from New York City to Boca Grande, o…