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The Bike Parade is next Saturday
March 13, 2015
Next Saturday, March 21, the morning air will be filled with the sweet smells of flowers, the birds will be singing, and the bike path will be humming with activity. It’s time for the 30th annual …
Native Now to give ‘Reflections’ presentation March 23
March 13, 2015
On Monday, March 23, Lew Hastings, founder of the Native Now Foundation (and also our executive director at the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce), will give a new lecture about his time on the…
Get your pooch primped! It’s almost dog show time
March 13, 2015
The fur will be flying on Saturday, March 28, at the Boca Grande Community Center, but don’t worry … it will be flying in a good way.
Make sure your dog is entered into the Boca Grande Woman’…
Scholarship deadline March 20 Have you filled out your application yet?
March 13, 2015
Don’t forget the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship applications are due March 20.
Proof of enrollment must be submitted to the Chamber office for release of the scholarship funds…
Celebrate World Water Day with us
March 13, 2015
Water. Every living thing needs it to survive. Almost 97 percent of the Earth’s water can be found in our oceans.
Of the remaining 3 percent, nearly 70 percent is locked up in glaciers and icec…
Looking for a boat trip? Captiva Cruises has what you’re looking for
March 13, 2015
Captiva Cruises and our fine Florida State Park Rangers from the Gasparilla Island Administrative Office will present “Legends of Cayo Costa Cruise Program,” and a sunset picnic supper on Saturday…
Boca Grande app is here, brought to you by the Boca Beacon
March 13, 2015
The first complete phone application for Gasparilla Island has finally found its way onto the market.
Aptly called “Boca Grande,” it gives information pertaining to all things Boca Grande. Shop…
Cuba Part II: House churches
March 13, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – This is the seond installment in a series of stories regarding the United Methodist Chuch of Boca Grande’s trip to Cuba in February.
The second leg of the Cuba journey, after d…
Boca Norte steps up activity in Cape Haze, buys Grande Tours
March 13, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – Boca Norte, LLC, owners of the former Mercabo facility have, in the last few months, purchased land in the same region over which Charlotte County is engaged in a lawsuit with cons…
Fire chief answers questions about med flights after road shut down
March 13, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Boca Grande Fire Department has clarified some information that many have asked about regarding aeromedical helicopter landing zones.
With an increase in activity on the…