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■ STAFF REPORT If you enjoy learning about local history, you won’t want to miss the first Bytes session of the season on Wednesday, February 6, at 11 a.m. at the Johann Fust Community Library. Frank Newlin will share stories of his grandparents, E. Mortimer and Elizabeth Battles Newlin, who first arrived on a visit to […]
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To the Editor: I have several comments pertaining to the publication of a letter from the pseudonymous person(s) “Concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” that was published in the January 25, 2019 edition. First, the Beacon should have a policy that no letters should be published anonymously or under pseudonyms. The reason for this is obvious: […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week we bring you these delightful dishes To explain how the “Taste” fulfills all palatable wishes. Jambalaya and pinks, fried donuts and pie You’ll fill up your belly in the blink of an eye. Shrimp and dumplings, chocolate peanut butter mousse, If you have questions do not feel obtuse. We’ll […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Have you been looking for a way to bring a smile to a soldier’s face? You are invited to join a band of experienced volunteers from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the church’s Chapter House at the corner of 4th Street and Gilchrist […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It’s time once again for the “Taste of Boca Grande” to tantalize and titillate our taste buds with strange (and some not-so-strange) and unusual dishes, created by some of the best chefs in the region. So be prepared to enter the big tent on the grounds of the Boca Bay Pass […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Cape Haze Outifitters will be hosting a “Casting for Conservation” event this Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cape Haze Plaza. The mission is to support the efforts of Lemon Bay High School students by raising funds to purchase shoal grass plugs, secure required permits and for signage […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Attention tennis players: Tighten up those racquet strings and get ready – the dates for the 2019 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic have been set. Sponsored by The Boca Beacon, the tournament is open to all area residents and members and guests of the three island clubs: Boca Bay Pass Club, Gasparilla […]
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The menus are being planned, the tent is at the ready, and the “Taste of Boca Grande”committee is finalizing all the details for this year’s big event. Scheduled for Monday, Feb. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Boca Bay Pass Club, there will be 18 restaurants at this year’s “Taste.” The Brett Foreman Band […]
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■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB The Boca Grande Garden Club has plotted a jam-packed season of presentations, workshops and field trips for 2019. The calendar looks like this: January 11 (Today) Lemon Grass and Tree of Life workshop by Chartrina White Boca Grande Art Center, 9 – 11:30 a.m. This program is […]
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To the Editor: This week the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau announced that Charlotte County tourist development tax revenues collected during November 2018 totaled $198,701. This reflects a 4.8 percent increase over November 2017’s collections of $189,539. October 2018’s collections were up 6.3 percent over October 2017’s collections. “Although red tide was patchy […]