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Learn about Florida citrus, sugar industry from Robert Buker
December 29, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Sugar and citrus are a vital part of Florida’s economy, and U.S. Sugar President and CEO Robert H. Buker, Jr. will provide an inside look at Florida’s sugar industry, focusing on U.S…
2017 END OF THE YEAR REVIEW
December 29, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The year 2017 was relatively quiet on the island, shy of Hurricane Irma, a new look for the Range Light and new preserve land at the Causeway thanks to the Gasparilla Island Conserva…
Announcement of the passing of Lois ‘LoLo’ Weir
December 29, 2017
Lois Sawyer Weir, born March 15, 1930 in Escanaba, Michigan, passed away on December 21, 2017, surrounded by her children, Tom, Penny and Mary Sue at her home in Boca Grande, Florida. Lois grew up …
Help with history?
December 29, 2017
The Boca Grande Historical Society needs your help in searching for information about archived photos that were shared with the island history center. Descriptions are sought about the above photo:…
A few faces from 2017 Boca Beacon profiles
December 29, 2017
The feature profile stories in the Boca Beacon add a personal touch to the newspaper each week. Here are a few quotes from some of the prominent interviews that took place in 2017. “Everyone on the…
Join The Gasparilla Inn for its 2018 golf and yoga retreat
December 29, 2017
To the Editor: This January, The Gasparilla Inn – a landmark destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast – will welcome guests for a weekend filled with golf, yoga, spa services and much more – all part of…
Punta Gorda Airport passenger traffic increases in November
December 29, 2017
To the Editor: The Charlotte County Airport Authority announced the total passenger count for the twelve months ending Nov. 30, 2017 is 1,368,754. The Punta Gorda Airport passenger count for Novemb…
Are you ready for ‘Taste’? Make sure you get your tickets soon!
December 22, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Tickets are being sold right now for the 2018 Taste of Boca Grande event, supporting the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Boca Bay Pass Cl…
Dr. Raymond James joins staff at Boca Grande Health Clinic
December 22, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Health Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. Raymond James will be joining its medical staff in March of 2018, where he will soon be a full-time physician on staff. …
Getting to know the Bush family a little better …
December 22, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN – Golf Pro Ken Raynor has had a long established personal friendship with former President George H. W. Bush, prior to when he assumed presidency of the United States in 1981. The Co…