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According to a sign posted outside of the Placida Post Office on Friday morning, Aug, 29, the Postal Service will be resuming operations at the Boca Grande Post Office Saturday, Aug. 30 for mail pickups beginning Tuesday after Labor Day. “Mail will be available in your PO Boxes all other pickups will be available Tuesday […]
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY Since May 1st, a hearty group of BGSTA volunteers have been out in the early morning patrolling Gasparilla Island beaches to document and monitor sea turtle nesting activity. You’ve seen the weekly statistics published in the Boca Beacon, so you know how much work is being done here. But we […]
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BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTORBOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER “In order to understand the difference between the Boca Grande of 1949 and today, you have to realize that in 1949, Gasparilla Island, of necessity, was a self-contained island. It had the stores, services, and schools that it needed for the people who lived, worked and visited […]
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The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will host Lighthouses & Lullabies on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum. The free family event, designed for young children, includes lighthouse-themed story time, crafts and snacks. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and will create their own […]
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Friends of Boca Grande will kick off its 2025/26 cultural season this fall with the return of Rhythm & Boots, a concert series showcasing leading voices in country, bluegrass and contemporary roots music. Spanning several months, the series will bring nationally acclaimed performers to the island, blending Boca Grande’s small-town charm with big-stage talent. Friends […]
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To meet the changing needs of the Boca Grande community, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board approved a revised Overweight Vehicle Policy at their August 14, 2025, meeting. The intent of the policy is to protect GIBA’s infrastructure while providing alternatives for customers with special transportation needs involving excess weight. Interested parties are required to […]
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Last Tuesday, Aug. 5, Boca Grande Fire Department’s Daniel Martinez won first place at Visani’s 1st Comic Standing in Port Charlotte. Pictured from left, Daniela Kirvin, Peter Kirvin, Jason Hutchinson, Pat Bigness, Julianne Greenberg, Daniel Martinez, Shawn Martinez, Daniel Martinez, Anna Ridilla, Matthew Martinez, Nancy Swain, Christin Rossow, Dustin Rossow, Wyatt Steyer and Summer Gibson.The […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Police & Fire.
The second newest addition to the BGFD fleet, after the new Silver King (see story here) is the 3,000-gallon tanker shown above. This was purchased by the department to supplement fire hydrants, especially during emergencies such as hurricanes. At bottom left is the Black Tip ladder truck. On the right corner is the Hammerhead ladder […]
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Skin cancer is one of the most common – and treatable – types of cancer when detected early. To promote early detection, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has introduced a handheld diagnostic device called the DermaSensor to help assess suspicious skin lesions more quickly and accurately as part of routine patient care. The DermaSensor uses […]
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The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum and the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum are open for business this summer, which can be the best time for visits. Stop in with your friends and family today. Photos by Trey