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Susan Mihm 1936-2024

Susan Stryker Mihm died unexpectedly of natural causes in her home on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Susan, known to all as “Susie”, was adored and adorable. She delighted her children and grandchildren with her inquisitive mind and fun-loving spirit. Susie remained curious and engaged with life until the very end, and had a great fondness […]

Conquistadors in May/June Gasparilla Island Magazine

The May/June edition of Gasparilla Magazine is out with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages. This edition’s recipe is a prize-winning lemon and raspberry trifle from the Lemon Bay Pioneer Fest, and the cocktail recipe comes to you from the Rabbit Hole at Cape Haze Tavern.  The magazine includes a story from the […]

Florida Realtors report higher inventory; local prices show moderation

ORLANDO – Florida’s first quarter of 2024 residential real estate statistics reported more new listings, higher median sales prices and increased inventory compared to a year ago’s first quarter. In March, closed sales of existing single-family homes statewide totaled 23,435, down 10.4 percent year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 9,332, down 16.6 percent over March […]

A timeline of parking discussions on Gasparilla Island

The issue of parking on Gasparilla Island is not a new one. Through the years, the Boca Beacon has covered the issue as locals and county officials have tried to balance competing interests. Below, a few assorted dates from 1982 on. The list below is not comprehensive; many of the recent stories are at bocabeacon.com/parking: […]

Music fest has new headliner

The Boca Grande H2O Music Festival has a new headliner after country star Colt Ford suffered a heart attack after a concert in Arizona on Thursday, April 4. Ford is recovering but has canceled all tour dates through August.  The festival, which is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, will now […]

Strawberry Festival women distribute $125,000

Seven area charities will share $125,000 in proceeds raised by the United Women in Faith (UWF) organization at the annual Strawberry Festival. UWF, formerly known as the United Methodist Women, is affiliated with the Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Boca Grande. “We grateful for the enthusiastic participation of Boca Grande and neighboring communities and help […]

Tarpon tourney schedules, info at ‘24 Tarpon Times

Tarpon Times & More: A Special Selection Celebrating Tarpon Season on Gasparilla Island is included in the May/June Gasparilla Island Magazine. It is printed on high-quality glossy magazine paper for the first time ever, with archival photos and fresh catch recipes. This guide to the season features the 2024 tarpon tournament schedule, historical information on […]