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‘The Master’ to be explored by Literature Forum next week
February 5, 2016
On Thursday, Feb. 11, Linda May and Jo Van Zoeren will be presenting “The Master,” by the Irish writer Colm Toibin. This novel, his fifth, was shortlisted for the 2004 Booker Prize and depicts the …
Heavy pockets don’t necessarily make for good neighbors
February 5, 2016
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – I just read an article submitted to the Interwebs universe by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, an article written about Gilchrist Avenue, with no author named but photo credit…
If you took the pin, you won’t be happy
February 5, 2016
To the Editor: This is a letter to the person who has my Silver Tarpon pin, picked up from Hudson’s. This pin has been a part of my life in Boca for close to 30 years. Whenever you look at it, wear…
Tennis Ball nets more than $60,000 for Suncoast animals
February 5, 2016
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Club held our 8th Annual Tennis Ball Fête for Pets, benefiting the Suncoast Human Society. We had a packed house on January 27, 2016 with over 190 attendees who enjoy…
PROFILE: Jimmy McIntire
February 5, 2016
BY SUSAN ERWIN – Nationally experienced Island Chef Jimmy McIntire joined the staff at Newlin’s Market on 4th Avenue in October. It’s kind of a funny, coincidental story that brought him to Boca Gr…
Four new pros in Tennis Expo: Action starts next week
January 29, 2016
BY JEN FIERS – The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series starts next Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club. Matches will continue each Wednesday thereafter until March 16th with donations…
What you’re missing this week: Pet blessing photos, chowder and Taste of Boca teaser
January 29, 2016
Make sure you pick up this week’s January 29 edition of the Boca Beacon to find photos from The Island School chowder dinner, The Blessing of the Animals and Part Three of our Taste of Boca menu se…
Island could see emergency services changes
January 29, 2016
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In a meeting held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 Charlotte County Emergency Management Services made it clear they are interested in pursuing taking over emergency fire and medical call…
WE MADE IT! GICIA moves forward to close Mercabo on Friday
January 29, 2016
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased to announce that they are proceeding to close on Friday, Jan. 29th, 2016 on the …
Notice to Mariners: Bridge closed to boat traffic first week in February
January 29, 2016
Next week, the swing bridge will be closed to boat traffic from February 1 through February 7 so GLF can remove the steel sections of the old swing bridge. The notice is also posted on the GIBA web…