Editorial
Sorry folks, stone crab season closed …
May 17, 2019
To the Editor: The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15. Stone crab season will reopen on Oct. 15. This five-mon…
Your water might smell a bit odd …
May 16, 2019
To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking water) water supply. From May 20 a…
Get your gator permits now, first phase drawing begins May 17
May 10, 2019
To the Editor: The annual statewide recreational alligator harvest begins August 15, and the application process is a random drawing – so the more choices you make, the better your chances of getting…
Lit Forum ends season, announces next season’s selections
May 10, 2019
To the Editor and all of our supporters: More than 200 lovers of fine literature attended the past season’s Literature Forum. Able presenters and discussion leaders, including Pat Agger, Sue Fuller…
Thanks to a generous donor, Hope for Haitians goal met
May 10, 2019
To the Editor: It was another miraculous year for the Haitian people. When we sent a thank you letter to the Boca Beacon editor in mid-April, we said we hoped we would make our goal (50 houses) by se…
Tickets to Coconut Cabaret on sale now
May 3, 2019
To the Editor and all of our supporters: The Coconut Cabaret series houses musical performances featuring artists from diverse genres. From folk to Motown and 50’s Swing; this series awakens the soul…
A kind community is noted with return of dog tag
May 3, 2019
To the Editor: Thank you. Thank you. Recently our visiting daughter took her dog to the beach. Her dog’s rabies tag came off. Just today the vet in Pennsylvania called to say someone found it and ma…
Boca Bargains says ‘thanks’ for a great year
May 3, 2019
To the Editor: After a very successful season, Boca Bargains closed on April 17th and will reopen in November. Established in 1986 by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the shop is staffed exclusively by…
Thanks to a town full of love
May 3, 2019
To the Editor: I want to thank all of the dozens of people who sent cards, letters and gifts to our family after my wife Roberta’s passing recently. Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the…
Iguana Committee members give some insight into what’s happening
April 19, 2019
To the Editor: As members of the “Iguana Committee,” we thought it might be helpful to share what we have learned at the recent meeting and in a subsequent communication with the county representativ…