Category: Society

Business & Real Estate: Vintage prep classic Bermuda bags seen on island after trunk show

‘80s vintage, plus a few alligator bags Ready for the return of the Bermuda bag? The Stylish Sloane, Suzy Smith, is Texas collector and fashion stylist and seller who has made a specialty of...

Hunter Bell island collection debuts

A crew from the fashion line Hunter Bell was on island in January to photograph their spring collection, interpreted amidst the architectural landmarks of Boca Grande. That collection just...

J.McLaughlin store opens!

February 20, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News, Society

The beautiful, newly refurbished J.McLaughlin store is now open! They wish to thank you for the warm welcome received from the community and are excited to be back and very grateful for your...

Opening the town up again …

November 22, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News, Society

Now here are some happy faces! Boca Blooms is showing their love for their green tree behind them. James Griffith staff is ready to give you a makeover! Boo Gemes is open for business as well as...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British Army child, to art history & J.McLaughlin, Caroline Farrington

September 26, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles, Society

Once someone meets Caroline Farrington, they are unlikely to forget her. She has the smile, the flair, the looks and, yes, the accent, that make her virtually unforgettable. She comes by all these...

Ivy’s On Dearborn 15th anniversary ribbon cutting

August 9, 2024
Staff Report
News, Society

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Thursday in honor of the 15th Anniversary of Ivy’s On Dearborn. Owner, Karen Tyree and her associates along with Chamber members and...

History: Boca Grande resident and actor, impeccably mannered Brian Aherne

BY KAREN GRACE Famous stars have been coming to Gasparilla Island for years, from Lana Turner to Robert Redford, Harrison Ford and Michael Keaton. The most famous was Katherine Hepburn, a...

Gasparilla economics experiment with the family

August 8, 2024
Guest Columnist
Columns, Society

BY MATTHEW HACKL There are few times in life you find the opportunity to upgrade from uncle to “the cool uncle.” My venture arrived in the form of a Gasparilla Island shopping spree....

Tournament golf at Coral Creek Club

January 26, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News, Society

The Coral Creek Golf Club’s National Golf Championship Tournament was held Jan. 19 and 20. Teams consisted of members of Coral Creek and professionals from the members’ home clubs up...

2024 Boca Grande Chamber mixer

January 26, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News, Society

The Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce held their January mixer, hosted by Coastal Home Services, at the Chamber office office on Park Avenue. Below, some photos by the Boca Beacon’s Matt...