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A year of milestones, fulfillments and new commitments
November 11, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT
Say “Haiti,”and in the minds of most, images of poverty and aftermaths of natural disasters tend to come to mind. Even though this is the current reality for many in the southwest…
Royal Palm Players begins a new season with ‘An Ideal Husband’
November 11, 2016
■ SUBMITTED BY RPP You’re invited to a party this weekend at the Crowninshield Center, when Oscar Wilde’s “An Ideal Husband” begins Royal Palm Players’ season of fun. This year’s theme is ‘The Battl…
Profile: Stuie Middleton
November 11, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Stuie Middleton was born in Boca Grande. His earliest memories include spending late nights in the Boca Beacon office when his mother, Patti Middleton, well-known Boca Grande…
Free resources for Manatee Awareness Month
November 11, 2016
To the Editor: The month of November is designated as Manatee Awareness Month and is an opportunity to call attention to this endangered species, which is Florida’s official state marine mammal. Arou…
Local CHEC to conduct free programs in November
November 11, 2016
To the Editor: Take a walk on the wet side! Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. (CHEC) will be conducting free Seagrass Adventure Estuary wading trips at Cedar Point Environmental Park…
Friendly Boca face at Silver Lake Preserve in LaBelle
November 4, 2016
Boca Beacon writer Sue Erwin spent a day with island quail hunting guide Phil O’Bannon last week and headed out to Silver Lake Preserve in LaBelle, FL. Phil has been quail hunting since he was a youn…
What you need to know when you enter the voting booth
November 4, 2016
There are only four more days until the upcoming general election, and conversation is heating up. It may be leaving you confused, but with a little research you can approach the voting booth with co…
Royal Palm Players gears up for ‘Battle of the Sexes’
November 4, 2016
The go-to group for theater fun, Royal Palm Players (RPP), is excited to announce its upcoming season with big productions and thematic concerts based on the oldest competition under the sun, the ba…
GIFT Tournament returns on Tuesday, Nov. 22
November 4, 2016
Now is the time to sign up for the 2016 Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, sponsored by Gasparilla Outfitters, SunTech Builders, LLC and the Boca Grande…
Ladies Day poster announced, WRTT artists still being sought
November 4, 2016
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the official 27th Annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament artist. Brendan Coudal is back for the 2017 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, with a…