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PGA Junior Golf

The South Florida PGA Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt competition was held at Lemon Bay Golf Club last week. “It is the first step to Augusta and the Masters Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt,” said Ryan Hartnett, Lemon Bay Golf Club’s representative to South Florida PGA Junior Golf. “We have always had a […]

James Griffith is open all summer long!

James Griffith Salon is open this summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday through September. JGS Boca is a full-service salon that offers hair color, cutting, styling, extensions, nail services, full waxing services and facials. It is located within The Gasparilla Inn & Club Spa building at 451 Gilchrist Ave. Photos […]

EcoWatch: Are whales sending us an S.O.S.

“There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of man.” Herman Melville The number one question among many biologists and marine biologists is whether the killer whale is just having fun or if they are angry, following in the actions of Moby Dick. For the […]

Gasparilla Magazine, Beacon win state awards

At the Florida Press Association’s annual meeting, the Boca Beacon won 15 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards ceremony, held on July 26 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, recognized the newspaper for its work in photography, journalism and community service. In the Feature Photo category, Publisher Dusty Hopkins earned second place […]

Amenities at Boca Grande Community Center to close for construction

The playground, basketball and volleyball courts at Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st Street, Boca Grande will close Monday, Aug. 5.  The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cultural and educational programs for the island, is constructing a new auditorium and other major improvements to the Boca Grande […]

Prummell elected president of Florida Sheriffs Association

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is the newly elected president of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Prummell will work with the staff and board of directors to guide the efforts and direction of FSA and its 67 Sheriffs. Sheriff Prummell began his career in law enforcement in 1992 and has spent his entire 32-year career with […]