GUEST ESSAY: Reunited with beloved Bass Weejuns from college days
Favorite Maine loafer, maybe tassels next?
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
I scrimped together the money for my first pair of Bass Weejuns when I was a senior in college and working part-time at Nathan Hal…
Last pass for island hurricane debris begins Monday
For folks returning to Gasparilla Island, large piles of hurricane debris lining Gasparilla Road have been the dominant image. While much of the debris has been removed, there is still plenty to g…
The staff of the Beacon is thankful for so much this week
Many families have the tradition at Thanksgiving of going around the table and asking each person what they are thankful for. This can be particularly humorous with small children, as their blessi…
It’s a very good time to be here. But mind your step.
This week, the Engineering Committee of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority met to talk about the cost of the damage to the bridge during Helene and Milton. We will have extensive details about…