Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.
This week, just before the start of the fourth and final presentation of this year’s History Bytes series, Boca Grande Historical Society Vice President Scott Shively made a surprise presentation to Betsy Fugate Joiner. The History Bytes program has just completed its 25th year, and Joiner was recognized for her key role in shaping the […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
The Friends of Boca Grande Fire Department kicked-off fund-raising activities at the last gathering of the Boca Grande Men’s Club. At the meeting, Chief C.W. Blosser reviewed the activities needed to reestablish full capabilities and identified the urgent need to replace one of the department’s ladder trucks that has over 15 years of service and […]
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The Boca Grande Woman’s Club will hold a day of spring events on Saturday, March 14, including a bake sale, a dog show and the return of the island’s beloved Bike Parade. The day begins with the Barking Bake Sale from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Bake Sale will be serving up a delicious mix […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY THE GICIA This spring, visitors to the Bike Path will be greeted not only by Boca Grande’s seasonal beauty but also by a vibrant display of student-created artwork promoting safety, courtesy and shared use of the Bike Path. The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is proud to once again partner with The […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I am an avid reader of the Beacon and enjoy the style and breadth of topics covered. I look forward to its arrival each week. I also live in Boca Grande and in the Lee County portion. I appreciate the parking debate both from the perspective of access but also from the […]
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To the Editor: Boca Grande Art On Park Avenue was a great success this past weekend and I wanted to thank everyone for coming out and showing your support for original art and the fine artists who create it. Downtown Boca Grande was transformed into an open-air fine art gallery for the weekend, and we […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Many residents responding to a National Register of Historic Places proposal were against the inclusion even before the public meeting. Residents were against attracting more visitors to the island. TEN YEARS AGO Boca Bargains held a fashion show at The Gasparilla Inn & Club with over 170 guests attending. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO […]
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Congratulations to internationally accredited artist Carol Hall, whose pastel painting On the Run earned the First Place Award of Excellence at the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay’s exhibition, “Possibilities in Pastel.” Carol is an Exhibiting Member and Workshop Instructor at the Boca Grande Art Center. The show runs through March 2 at the Sterling Gallery […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE In between fronts this week, the fishing was great. As water temperatures began to rebound from the low 50s to the 70s, the fish were active and looking to feed. Lots of nice big redfish have been caught in live bait and artificial. We are also seeing the snook showing up […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR It’s a sad day here in Boca Grande for fisherman like me who have enjoyed wading the shoreline looking for snook, reds, trout, pompano, sheepshead, cobia, tripletail, etc. The days of quietly walking along the shoreline in search of good fishing has become significantly restricted to residents only in many of […]