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Come one, come all to the Boca Grande Woman’s Club very posh Dog Show – “Puttin’ on the Dog”! The show will take place TOMORROW, April 6 at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Community Center. There will be seating under a tent, and admission is free. Bottled water will be available for purchase at $1 […]
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Deadline to register to be in the show is changed to noon on April 1st! Come one, come all to the very posh Dog Show – “Puttin’ on the Dog”! We have almost 300 seats available under the tent to watch the show. No charge! Come for free! Saturday, April 6th at 10 a.m. at […]
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Residents continue to report issues with their postal delivery in Boca Grande. There are several methods to report complaints, including the United States Postal Service itself, our congressional representatives and the U.S.P.S. and its Office of the Inspector General. Questions? Email editor@bocabeacon.com. Previous reporting on postal issues in Boca Grande
Written by Drew Stanley on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Department in conjunction with the non-profit Respect First Responders (R1R) will be hosting an open house and the Putting Around Boca mini-golf event this Saturday, March 23. The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Fire Station. BGFD memorabilia, R1R merchandise and Fire […]
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Food for the Poor (FFTP) is poised to launch a massive humanitarian aid campaign in Haiti as the charity watches for signs that security has been restored amid escalating gang warfare that has seized Port-au-Prince for months. The charity’s focus will be on areas with severe food insecurity, prioritizing families displaced by gang violence. “The […]
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The deadline to register to be in the show has been extended to April 1. Come one, come all to the very posh Dog Show— “Puttin’ on the Dog”—Saturday, April 6th at 10 a.m. at the Community Center. There are six categories: Best Costume, Puppy, Large Dog, Medium Dog, Small/Toy, and Old Geezer. Proceeds from […]
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In-person vote in both counties had Trump tied Even though Donald J. Trump had sealed up the Republican nomination a week before during Super Tuesday primaries, a few voters still came out Tuesday, March 19 for the Florida Presidential Preference Primary. In both Charlotte and Lee County precincts representing Gasparilla Island, Haley actually tied Trump […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
A ballerina and a hopeless romantic meet at an art exhibit by the famous French artist Rodin’s statue of “The Kiss.” Of course, they fall in love almost instantly. Things get in the way, but eventually they get together, marry and live happily ever after on a beautiful island. Hallmark writers could not have come […]
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To the Editor: Recently, my wife and I joined a group of Bocagranders to attend a performance of the opera “Carmen” at the Sarasota Opera. The trip was skillfully hosted by Boca Grande’s very own Debbie Frank. As a special bonus, the world-renowned opera conductor, Peter Leonard, accompanied us, graciously offering to answer any questions. […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society recently learned of the death of John “Jackie” Sullivan. Jackie was one of the many people who contributed to several History Bytes sessions, telling stories of growing up in Boca Grande. Like many former residents who have moved away, Jackie never lost his love for the island, […]