Opinion
EDITORIAL: Paradise just ain’t what it used to be
September 7, 2023
If a hurricane doesn’t leave you dead
It will make you strong.
Don’t try to explain it, just nod your head,
Breathe in, breathe out, move on.
Those words went through my head a time or…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Closed for the month, but not out of touch …
September 7, 2023
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande History Center will be closed from September 1 – 30 as we refresh our exhibits for the coming season. We appreciate your patience and will announce our reop…
THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON
August 31, 2023
FIVE YEARS AGO
Roads in town were being paved, and snook health was a hot topic after a severe red tide bloom in preceding years took its toll on the population.
TEN YEARS AGO
Gasparilla …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shorebird and sea turtle presentation to be held in September at Port Charlotte location
August 31, 2023
To the Editor:
Charlotte County Environmental Specialist Suzanne Derheimer will host a presentation on Charlotte County beach nesting species from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Harol…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BIPS to hold golf tournament to benefit the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
August 31, 2023
To the Editor:
Save the date! Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will host the Light Keeper’s Open on Monday, Oct. 30 at the exclusive Coral Creek Club to benefit the historic Gasparilla Islan…