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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…
FOCH v. Charlotte County (re)set for July with new petitioners
March 13, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – The lawsuit brought by local conservation group Friends of Cape Haze against Charlotte County, which was to be decided at an administrative hearing in February, was continued.
T…
A post office icon will be no more … at least not here
March 13, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It’s official, one of our favorite faces downtown is leaving us.
Sally Pentecost has been at the Boca Grande Post Office for more than 12 years, and knows by name just about…
Strawberry Festival 2015: The big event is upon us
March 13, 2015
This Saturday, March 7, the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center and the Crowninshield Community House will be abuzz … not with bees but with patrons full of goodwill, a generous nature a…
Time to enter your dog in the show today!
March 13, 2015
Make sure to pick up your applications for the Boca Grande Dog Show, scheduled for Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center.
Shown on one of the posters…