Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
Here’s the scoop! The Royal Palm Players are presenting a rescheduled table reading of “Proof” in a theater-in-the-round setting created on the Friend’s Pavilion next Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 15 – Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. All tickets are for general seating and can be purchased by phone from the Royal Palm Players Box Office by calling 964-2670 or on the website at royalpalmplayers.com. The ticket cost is $15.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
Anyone who has traveled River Road from just north of Englewood to the I 75 offramp knows that it can be a tedious, time-consuming, even dangerous drive. Recently the Florida Department of Transportation District One held a public workshop to explain the proposed widening of the road, and while the design is not yet complete it appears the proposal will become a reality.
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After a year’s hiatus, the “Art on Banyan: Four Women” exhibit returns to the Boca Grande Art Center for its fifteenth year. Known for its innovative expressions, the show features creations by Esther K. Jensen (glass), Diana Runyon (mixed media), Sue Shaffer (mixed media), and Dianna Shandorf (pastel).
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Committee members for the 2022 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair are excited to share the theme for this long-time popular event: LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER/ LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!
The big day is Saturday, March 26 at the Boca Grande Community Center, following the Bike Path Parade.
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The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. The items on the agenda include a project at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and one at Journey’s End, the historic home at the end of 18th Street.The proposal at […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor:
I was surprised by the letter in the Beacon last week from a writer in Englewood complaining about possible effects of our Fishery project.
He is a little late, and a lot out of step.
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Health & Wellness, Profiles.
Dr. Bret Kueber always knew that he wanted to semi-retire in Florida; he just didn’t think it would happen this soon. It seems as though while he was waiting for his daughter Katie to finish high school, Boca Grande was suddenly thrust in his path.
“We found this place and, wow! It’s perfect.” he said. “I didn’t want anything too touristy and I was looking for something more low-key, more old Florida style. I love to boat, my son David loves to fish and Katie likes being out on the boat. I love being on the water. That’s my happy place.”
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
William “Bill” Johnson, 82, died peacefully and surrounded by family in his home on January 28, 2022. William Vincent Johnson was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on January 7, 1940, the fifth son of James and Eleanor nee Kerrick Johnson. Eleanor passed away when “Billy” was four, after giving birth to her sixth child, a girl. […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News, Sports & Outdoors.
On Sunday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 a.m. sharp, join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande.
Start your run at the Boca Grande Community Center (on the National Register of Historic Places), pass beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor and the famous Gasparilla Inn, go along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finish on Banyan Street (named for the very large trees that line both sides of the street).
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.
How about COVID-19? We share quite a bit with our furry companions: homes, food, time spent cuddling, playing and walking — and some pets are even allowed to sleep in our beds.
While this closeness is always desirable, one of the main reasons for having these loving creatures, there could be a price to pay for this privilege if their owners have COVID-19.