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Pastor Gary Beatty celebrates 50 years in the ministry

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This past Sunday, Jan. 30, the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande honored their pastor, Dr. (Pastor) Gary Beatty and his wife Betty for 50 years of service to the Lord Jesus Christ. Of those years, 21 have been here in Boca Grande.
The church celebrated with a special service and lunch in the Polk Fellowship Hall. Several members commented on Pastor Beatty’s passionate preaching from the Word of God and Betty’s beautiful touch on the organ and piano.

Cutting a Christmas tree on-island and other memories

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Community History, News.

The February 9 History Bytes program features the Davis family – Frank Davis, Robin Davis Melvin, Doug and Gail Coleman Davis – who spent their summers and holidays in Boca Grande during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Their memories include arriving on the train from Arcadia, cutting the family’s Christmas tree at the north end of the Island and days of freedom, fishing, swimming and fun.

BGHPB to discuss Journey’s End, St. Andrew’s memorial garden

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The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. The items on the agenda include a project at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and one at Journey’s End, the historic home at the end of 18th Street.The proposal at […]

PROFILE: Dr. Bret Kueber

Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Health & Wellness, Profiles.

Dr. Bret Kueber always knew that he wanted to semi-retire in Florida; he just didn’t think it would happen this soon. It seems as though while he was waiting for his daughter Katie to finish high school, Boca Grande was suddenly thrust in his path.
“We found this place and, wow! It’s perfect.” he said. “I didn’t want anything too touristy and I was looking for something more low-key, more old Florida style. I love to boat, my son David loves to fish and Katie likes being out on the boat. I love being on the water. That’s my happy place.”

OBITUARY: William Johnson

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.

William “Bill” Johnson, 82, died peacefully and surrounded by family in his home on January 28, 2022. William Vincent Johnson was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on January 7, 1940, the fifth son of James and Eleanor nee Kerrick Johnson. Eleanor passed away when “Billy” was four, after giving birth to her sixth child, a girl. […]

Two weekends, two art shows

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This weekend the Boca Grande Art Center will present their annual President’s Art Show, featuring four past presidents of the long-standing organization. It will feature works in oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor by Barbara Vanyo, Lona Kissinger, Ginny McCloskey and Carol Harden Hall.
Regular show times are Friday, Jan. 28 and Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.