Category: Society

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 customers...

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 relative...

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. James, 11,...

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 north....

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 Gutman...

Chowder Dinner for The Island School at Beach Club

January 26, 2024
Garland Pollard
Events, Society

The Island School held their 8th Annual Chowder Dinner at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club this year. The chilly evening made it a perfect one for chowder. Dozens of local restaurants showed off their...

Social: Royal Palm Sponsor Night at Boca Bay Powerhouse

Royal Palm Players hosted their Sponsor Appreciation Cocktail Party on Sunday, Jan. 14. It was a full house on a rainy evening. Below, photos. Shown below, from top row: Betsy Drake, Jeanie...

Englewood Chamber celebrates at Thoroughbred Golf Carts

December 22, 2023
Staff Report
Community, News, Society

Englewood Chamber Christmas Fun After Five was Thursday night Dec. 14 at Thoroughbred Golf Carts. Top Row: Maria Cummings; Madison Lutz, Jenni Aseere, Dana Lutz, Keith Sheridan, Meghan Becker,...

Social: Barrier Island Parks Society Lighthouse Lighting

December 15, 2023
Staff Report
News, Society

Barrier Island Parks Society hosted the evening Dec. 9, 2023. The crowd was welcomed by Scott Feringa and Sharon McKenzie. The evening proved to be a festive time as many attendees arrived to celebrate...