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Looking to go legit on the high seas?
January 8, 2016
Realize your dream of becoming a certified captain at Sea School’s Captain’s License Course, to be held January 25, 26, 27 and February 8, 9, and 10 at the Boca Grande Fire Department. With more tha…
Suncoast featuring amazing items in Tennis Ball auction
January 8, 2016
The Tennis Ball is a very important event every year, as it is the biggest fundraiser for the Suncoast Humane Society. This year’s Ball, to be held at the Boca Grande Club on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from…
PROFILE: Jane Carlson
January 8, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – A shell-lined walkway leads to the ground floor studio of Boca Grande artist Jane Carlson. Colorful paintings adorn the walls and line the room leading to the serene, seafront workspa…
Profile: Mike McMillan
December 31, 2015
BY SUE ERWIN
Island resident and tennis enthusiast Mike McMillan grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. He went to the University of Alabama Dental School to study dentistry.
Mike moved to Flori…
Mercabo pledges still needed
December 31, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased to announce that we have reached the $20 million mark in pledges toward the…
Inn’s Moore and WTA top 100 Miller to return to series
December 31, 2015
BY JEN FIERS – The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held each Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club from February 3 to March 16. The Series, with proceeds benefitting the Suncoast Hum…
Danny McKee: He was a good friend who got us through the storm
December 31, 2015
This story has been compiled from an interview with Danny McKee that ran in the July 27, 2007 edition of the Boca Beacon, the week that Danny retired after working for 32 years as the island’…
Shark lady to be honored at Palm Island Resort
December 31, 2015
This is the first part in a series regarding the Exclusive Ocean CREST Alliance Fundraiser Banquet, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5 and 6. The cost per person is $1,000 for a “Snoo…
Obituary: Danny McKee
December 31, 2015
Danny McKee, 63, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away on December 21, 2015. He was born on July 28, 1953 in Boiling Springs, N.C. to Howard and Loveada (Adams) McKee.
‘Taste’ restaurants announced
December 24, 2015
So far, 19 restaurants have signed on to become part of the legendary feast we have all come to know as “The Taste.” The Taste of Boca Grande in 2016 will be held on Monday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m…