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The coastal catamaran American Glory arrived in Boca Grande Pass on its Florida Gulf Coast and Keys Cruise on New Year’s Day. They run through March. She has capacity for 100 guests, and is part of American Cruise Lines, which has American flagged ships exploring the U.S. The vessel was built in 2023. Photos by […]
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To the Editor: On behalf of our permit holder, Denise Juergens, I am writing this letter from the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) to acknowledge and thank the generous individuals, businesses and organizations who have supported the BGSTA during the 2024 sea turtle nesting season. Each of them provided a significant resource for us, […]
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The late illustrator Charley Harper created famous images of nature, for not only magazines, but biology textbooks. Curator and collector Terry Wright will explore the early days of his career on Jan. 17 at the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens at 5800 Riverside Dr., Punta Gorda. Harper worked for magazines like Ford Times with […]
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BY KATHY Y. FUTCH One February, a few years back, islander-author Thomas McGuane enthralled an auditorium full of readers and writers in the Boca Grande Community Center. Those present then were rewarded with writing wisdom from his many years of teaching and being published, with added tips from authors he valued. I still value that […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns.
We celebrate the birth of Christ, Christmas and welcome a New Year. 2024 was tough on most of us and I’m looking forward to 2025. While times have been challenging, we live in a very special place. Recent events have us climbing uphill, but we can still enjoy our piece of paradise and go fishing. […]
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At Lighthouse United Methodist Church, Christmas Eve came with a nativity and families dressed for dinner. Children read during the lighting of the Advent wreath. There was also a Christmas story about Papa Panov, by Tolstoy. Dress up included doves and other friendly beasts. Glow sticks replaced candles, and could be taken home. Below, some […]
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The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan. 18. The all-island tournament, sponsored by the Boca Beacon’s publisher, Dusty Hopkins, will be held at the Boca Bay Pass Club, The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club and the Boca Grande Club. The matches will begin on Saturday, Jan. 18 and will end on Saturday, Feb. 8. […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Christmas is a bridge.We need bridges as the rivers of time flow past. Today’s Christmas should mean creating happy hours for tomorrow and reliving those of yesterday.” Gladys Taber, author of 59 books and columnist for Ladies’ Home Journal Sorry to say, the reason for the season seems to have completely vanished this year. This […]
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BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR If you believe in the true spirit of Christmas then you know about all thingsred and green, silver and gold,happy days, warm nightsand the wonderful smells of the holiday season. But did you know about the reds and greens that come to the shores of Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande in […]
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Below are upcoming Christmas services on island. Lighthouse United Methodist Church December 24 • Family Service 5 p.m.• Traditional candlelight service 7 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church December 24 • Christmas Eve Mass 5 & 7 p.m. December 25 • Christmas Day Mass 9 & 10:30 a.m. Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church December 24 • Christmas Eve Family […]