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Two-leggeds and four-leggeds unite this Saturday at the Dog Show
March 30, 2015
Who let the dogs out?
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club did! This Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m., the annual Boca Grande Dog Show will be held on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center and 54…
Get your Ultimate Dining Experience tickets today
March 20, 2015
Time is running out to get raffle tickets for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ultimate Dining Experience.
With each $20 ticket purchased you increase your chance to win dinner for two at 11 i…
Profile: Pastor Brian Brightly
March 20, 2015
BY JACK SHORT
Pastor Brian Brightly is a remarkably energetic speaker and a progressive thinker. I confess I’ve never attended a sermon given by the pastor – but I spent a week in Cuba with the m…
Art for Haitian Children auction to be held at Smart Studio
March 20, 2015
The Smart Studio will present a special silent auction of Dominican children’s art at their Boca Grande gallery on Park Avenue, March 25 through April 8.
Children from the La Vega Christian Schoo…
Hop on the Big Red Bus next Thursday: Donate blood, see a movie for free
March 20, 2015
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and donors will receive vouchers for a free movie ticket, as well as a coupon for a single scoop…
A whole lot of line means a whole lot of troubles for our marine life
March 20, 2015
BY JACK SHORT
As the water crosses that magical temperature threshold somewhere in the mid-70s, the fish and the things that eat them are becoming more active. And, of course, so are the fisherme…
Open enrollment at The Island School wrapping up next week
March 20, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Next week marks the end of open enrollment at The Island School for the next school year and, at this time, 57 applications have been received. According to Head of School Jean…
Opposing groups fail to reach consensus on median parking, county awaits new proposals
March 20, 2015
BY JACK SHORT
The three plans outlined in a recent Beacon story failed to gain traction between the two main sides in an ongoing debate over parking on the Gilchrist Avenue Median.
“Our hope w…
Are you ready to catch’em up?
March 20, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND LEW HASTINGS
It’s springtime in Boca Grande and that means tarpon season is rapidly approaching. Two traditional events have been planned by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of…
Native Now to host World Water Day Sunday, ‘Reflections’ discussion on Monday
March 20, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Water. Every living thing needs it to survive. Almost 97 percent of the Earth’s water can be found in our oceans. Of the remaining three percent, nearly 70 percent is locked up…