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Looking for Veterans Day submissions
October 21, 2016
Veterans Day is a very special day for this country, and every year our veterans and victims of all wars are honored on the 11th day of the 11th month. This year we would once again like to honor som…
Tournament to be held in honor of Dylan Gonzalez
October 21, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT The date for the Dylan Gonzalez “Fish in Paradise” Snook, Redfish & Trout Tournament and Fundraiser has been changed to November 12. Next week’s Boca Beacon will have complete…
A lesson in perspective and love: Meeting the people of Leon, Nicaragua
October 21, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Saturday, Oct. 15 three members of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande went on a life-changing mission to a little community in Nicaragua. They left with a pu…
Sea turtle season draws to a close with just more than 800 nests
October 21, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN With just a few scattered nests left on the island, sea turtle nests are diminishing daily as the last sets of hatchlings continue to make their way to the water. The official end…
Light Keeper’s Open successful for BIPS
October 21, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Light Keeper’s Open golf tournament took place on Monday, October 17 at The Gasparilla Inn & Club golf course. The event was a fundraiser for the Gasparilla Island Lighthous…
Island students put on art show that leads to hidden treasures
October 21, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Reading Specialist Judy Still planned a creative journey for The Island School students to experience on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Second-grade students Carolina Pedraza and Will Duke crea…
A big ‘thank you’ from BIPS for Light Keeper’s Open
October 21, 2016
To the Editor: Barrier Island Parks Society wishes to express sincerest thanks to our community who supported us wholeheartedly at the Light Keeper’s Open on Monday. We could not have asked for a mor…
Profile: Ron Bogner
October 21, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – If you are a regular commuter to Boca Grande on the weekends, you’re sure to have met Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority toll worker Ron Bogner. Ron has been working the booths…
Obituary: Brayton Marvell
October 21, 2016
Brayton Marvell of Boca Grande and formerly of Stowe, VT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his son’s house in Wolcott, VT. He was born January 3, 1918 in…
A work in progress
October 14, 2016
■ Progress on the Gasparilla Island Range Light continues daily as workers recently completed the catwalk handrails and interior handrails. According to Barrier Island Parks Society Executive Direct…