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■ BY SUE ERWIN Gabriel Maldonado has been working in a kitchen since he was about six-years-old. His parents owned a small restaurant in Mexico City and he and his four older sisters all learned the business from a very young age. “We used to slaughter our own animals with our father, and I started cleaning […]
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To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory leaders are thrilled to announce a major new step toward realizing a vision for addressing Florida red tide: a generous philanthropic investment of $1 million from The Andrew and Judith Economos Charitable Foundation to establish and support the first year of operations for the Red Tide Institute at Mote […]
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To the Editor: Your October edition of the Beacon is a very enjoyable read. Having been born and raised in South Boca Grande,”South Dock,” so many of your articles bring back many memories. Hurricane Michael reminds me that our dad, who worked for the railroad, would send us to Arcadia if a hurricane was threatening.
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Thursday morning, October 18, a light breeze pushed a melancholy feeling around the bruised and potholed road at The Fishery. Small groups of shoppers congregated around the Hatch Gallery shop and the old Albritton house at the end of Placida Point. It’s easy to try to accept change when you […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Join Chief C.W. Blosser and the rest of the staff at the Boca Grande Fire Department as they celebrate 75 years of service to Gasparilla Island on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone will be able to check out all the newest fire department equipment, take a look back […]
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All was well in the end on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at approximately 7:30 p.m. after the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the call of a structure fire in the 400 block of Gulf Boulevard, at the Island House. Witnesses said the incident began when a batch of brownies lingered in the oven too long, […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Kids, start thinking about your costume and decide if you are going to be scary, funny, cute or adorable for the annual Boca Grande Community Center Halloween Carnival. The carnival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m., and will begin with the costume contest starting at 1 […]
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■ STAFF REPORT If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you would like to recognize him or her, please contact us at the Boca Beacon. Our November 2 and 9 issues will contain the stories of some of the veterans who have lived on or are associated […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historical Society is seeking volunteers for the upcoming season at the History Center. Assistance is needed to help preserve Gasparilla Island’s unique history. Docents are desired, as well as a photographer, grant writers, community documenters and other general office assistants. Hospitality help is also needed as well as […]
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■ BY STAFF REPORT The weekly Farmers Market at Wheeler Road ballfield is set to open for season on Friday, Dec. 21 running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday and continuing through April, 2019. Local Roots, LLC, hosts the Farmers Market, which features growers, producers and suppliers of fresh fruits, vegetables, organics, seafood, meats, cheeses, […]