Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, News.
Over $3.4 million collected so far The Island Disaster Fund, with over $3.4 million in collected donations, continues to distribute money to island businesses and non-profits. “If we hadn’t had the fund, I can tell you truthfully there are eight to 12 businesses that would not have reopened,” said Larry Hannah, one of the organizers […]
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The annual Boca Grande Christmas Walk is Saturday, Dec. 7. Santa will drive through town in the firetruck around 5:30 p.m., and children will be able to visit with Santa at the Fire Station. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. […]
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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 Hale’s in Bloomington, Indiana. Those $12.95 navy penny loafers took me to a level of cool that I never again attained. Until […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
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 go around. The piles have continued to grow. Last weekend, the sofas and upholstered furniture in front of the Johann Fust Library were […]
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The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority held their finance committee and quarterly board meeting on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. At the recommendation of Executive Director Kathy Banson, the board voted to extend the expiration for toll passes by 17 days, the amount of time the bridge was closed for Hurricane Milton. Many passholders have called the […]
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A gift that keeps on giving. It’s that time of year when we give gifts to people we love and appreciate. What better gift than a subscription to the Boca Beacon? It comes in several flavors. The print edition ($68), the E-edition ($34) or the Gasparilla Magazine ($29). Contact the office at (941) 964-2995 or […]
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The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. Unfortunately, the tree across from Hudson’s did not survive Hurricanes Helene and Milton so the ceremony will take place around the tree across from the front door of the Gasparilla Inn. Island clergy […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
The Island Disaster Fund has already given $1.8 million away to aid the quick reopening and rebuilding of businesses and organizations on Gasparilla Island. As of this week, they have raised $3.35 million from donors here, and from across the nation. “This community is blessed because a lot of people have seen that they can […]
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The new November/December edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages. The cover depicts the Boca Grande Range Light, an iconic local landmark, reimagined by artist Ashley Lippincott in a bold pop-art style. Featured stories include a tour of Sarasota’s Historic Burns Court, an […]
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On Gilchrist (and across the island), the dumping is quite regular. As soon as contractors get what is in the middle, it seems to get filled up again. Here, we got a dump of a wicker living room set, and some sheets, just left on top. Again, the rule on the island (and in Florida) […]