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To the Editor: It is with a great deal of gratitude that St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church recognizes those in the community who contributed to a very successful effort to send Valentine’s Day cheer to American servicemen and women on duty in sensitive areas around the globe. Donations of snacks, toiletries and personal items filled some […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Camera Club welcomes Suzanne Havens for their February 4, 2020 meeting at 10 a.m. in the Houghton Room. Suzanne will present “Compose with Intent!” showing examples of famous photographers and painters, some following the rule of thirds and others using alternative compositions. The rules come from both European/American styles […]
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To the Editor: We have been homeowners in Boca Grande for the past 16 years, and this is our first letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon. We read the letter written by Boots Tolsdorf in last week’s issue – January 24 – and totally agree with all of the points. We decided to […]
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To the Editor: I understand that the rocks on the Promenade were put there as some sort of public service to prevent golf cart access. That seems to be a very good idea, but I wonder if the Beacon could sponsor a competition for its readers to submit an estimate of how close together rocks […]
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STAFF REPORT – After the sold-out Literature-Forum-sponsored performances by a stellar cast of Royal Palm Players reading Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities” on January 16 and 17, the Forum returns to its usual format on Thursday, February 6th, when Joan Ardrey and Simonetta Balzer will present “Arturo’s Island”, by Elsa Morante. Morante was once […]
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STAFF REPORT – On Tuesday, Feb. 4 the red carpet will be rolled out for the premier showing of the newly produced documentary about the reconstruction and launch of the Mayflower II. Presented by Richard Pickering, deputy executive director of Plimoth Plantation, and sponsored by Peter and Ginny Nicholas, the film includes never-before-seen footage of […]
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STAFF REPORT – Local search-and-rescue personnel were scouring the waters around Gasparilla Island on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19 for the potential occupants of a kayak found overturned near Boca Grande Pass. The call came in at 5:44 p.m. that a blue kayak had been spotted overturned in the water, with no one in […]
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STAFF REPORT – Fundraising for 50 new homes for Haiti will continue with the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians annual cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, in Boca Grande, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Hope For Haitians Committee, along with partner Food For The Poor, is preparing for the […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Many mourned the closing of the 7th Street dog park last September, but there is also anticipation in the air, as the opening of a new dog park is in our very near future. In fact, some of our four-legged and two-legged residents are already utilizing the new location where our […]
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STAFF REPORT – The films for the 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival have been announced, and the lineup is sure to “wow” avid theater fans. At a preview party held on Thursday night, Jan. 23 at the Boca Grande Community Center, 11 films were announced. The festival will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 18 with a […]