Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Boca Grande, our cherished jewel on Gasparilla Island, has always embodied natural beauty intertwined with genuine community spirit. Yet over the past year, a painful rift has widened between the island’s affluent residents and the many respectful visitors and residents from Charlotte County who have treasured this barrier island for generations. The […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
Susan Kerns, executive director of the Milwaukee Film Festival, will be one of two guest speakers during the 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival. Kerns will be speaking from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, following the film “Sally.” Bio: Dr. Susan Kerns, Executive Director of Milwaukee Film, has been working with film festivals […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in Boca Grande and a return to the Hermitage Beach in Sarasota County. The Boca Grande event on Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. is entitled “Joe & Lauren: Making Music in Boca Grande” and features Hermitage Fellows Joe Iconis and […]
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Above, one of 25 new homes. Photos submitted BY HOPE FOR HAITIANS After a six-year pause, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians will welcome supporters back for its first in-person fundraising event since 2019, renewing a long-standing commitment to helping families in Haiti by building safe, permanent homes through Food For The Poor of Coconut Creek, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Real Estate.
A number of island residents along the beachfront and Gilchrist area have filed a suit against a defunct Boca Grande corporation to clear up their property titles. An “Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry of Boca Grande Associates Inc.,” or similar suits have been filed against Boca Grande Associates, which was dissolved by proclamation […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Suncoast Humane launched the “Get ‘Em Home” project amid COVID to adopt shelter dogs. Restaurants partnered with Suncoast Humane and distributed flyers with takeout and dine in orders. TEN YEARS AGO Boca Blooms hosted an open house with live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to commemorate its grand opening. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO […]
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Janice Hursen of Grande Stitches is holding an in-store trunk show featuring Julie Pischke Designs throughout the month of January. Needlepoint canvases by Julie will be offered at 20 percent off retail price. Grande Stitches is open Monday and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the second floor of the Old […]
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Last Friday, the Fust Library’s mobile bicycle unit was out with some of the latest bestsellers. Here, Stacy Bak with the library branch was distributing books. The mobile bicycle unit donation was paid for by the Triad Foundation of Roy Park Jr., who has given a donation to Lee County for this pilot program. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY THE BG GARDEN CLUB On Wednesday Jan. 7, Elin Haaga presented “Creating Your Own Paradise” to the Boca Grande Garden Club. Elin was born in Monmouthshire, Wales, and moved to Somerset, England, when she was five. Her family were avid gardeners. In fact, their garden was featured on the BBC flagship gardening show, “Gardeners’ […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Entertainment, Events, News.
Step into a world of storytelling, creativity and community. This year’s festival brings a hand-picked lineup of films that will inspire, entertain and spark meaningful conversations. Dive deeper into the art of cinema with an interactive screenwriting workshop, speakers who share fascinating behind-the-scenes insights and lawn trivia games where you can put your film knowledge […]