News
GIWA and CCU: A look at our water (Part II of our series)
June 12, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – Last week we published part one of our analysis of Consumer Confidence Reports, particularly those issued by the Gasparilla Island Water Association and Charlotte County Utilities….
Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Revised Bridge Opening Schedule
June 12, 2015
The revised seven (7) day a week opening schedule for the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Swing Bridge is as follows:
The bridge will open to vessel traffic on the hour from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m…
Profile: Jeremy (Chino) Chamathorn
June 12, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When Jeremy Chamathorn (a.k.a. Jeremy Chino) first came to Boca Grande, he was astounded by the island’s beauty. His cousin, Patrick Vollmer, had enticed him here with the prom…
Near drowning in Gasparilla Pass reported
May 29, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – Charlotte County Fire and EMS and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office were part of the response team that may have saved a man’s life after he nearly drowned on May 25, Memorial …
thegicia.org now the internet home of the GICIA
May 29, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) continues its efforts to protect the beauty and charm that make Boca Grande a special place. Of cour…
Delays to be expected when crossing the Boca Grande Causeway on Friday
May 29, 2015
On Friday, May 29 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. there will be limited and/or no power to the bridge or toll booth, as the electric lines to the new tender house will be energized.
Acc…
Tarpon Festival Weekend coming up! A message from the Chamber of Commerce
May 29, 2015
BY LEW HASTINGS – Tarpon Fishing. For some it’s an old family tradition, one that goes back generations. The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament has become a tradition in its own right. In various i…
Fires around the island, vandalism at South Beach reported
May 29, 2015
Several incidents kept area firefighters busy over the Memorial Day weekend, but none of them were on Gasparilla Island. We did have one crime report, though.
On the afternoon of Saturday, May…
The land of shamrocks and leprechauns: Ireland
May 29, 2015
BY JEAN NETHERY – The Beacon welcomes back our occasional writer, Jean Nethery, who is writing this time about Ireland. This is part one in a two part series.
As our Boeing 757 touched down o…
This Saturday night the howling shall commence …
May 29, 2015
If you’re anywhere near Boca Grande Pass Saturday night, don’t be surprised if you hear some odd noises. The howling will be fierce, as the Howl at the Moon Invitational Tarpon Tournament will be …