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‘Elephant Company’ named as 2016 One Big Grande Boca Book
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The votes are in, and the next “One Big Grande Boca Book will be “Elephant Company.” This inspiring, true story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped him save lives in World War II was the clear favorite in the community balloting that concluded on April 22. For the second year, the Johann […]
Profile: Louise du Pont Crowninshield, fairy godmother of Boca Grande
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in News, Profiles.
In honor of Mother’s Day this past Sunday, we wanted to do something special for our profile. After much consideration the only path we found suitable was to pursue a profile about Louise du Pont Crowninshield, who did so much for our little island community for so many years. BY MARCY SHORTUSE When Colonel and […]
Mote boat ‘Thunders’ into Boca Grande
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE There’s a new Mote boat in town, and it’s a gorgeous 46-footer. Built by George Luzier, a classic boatbuilder from Sarasota, the boat will be employed to further Mote Marine research in Charlotte Harbor and the Boca Grande area. At a reception held at The Innlet Docks off 12th Street on the […]
Guest Editorial: Reflections on aging in Boca Grande
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BY JOAN ARDREY It’s only late April, but it seems summer weather has decided to settle in early this year, bringing a premature end to another satisfyingly frenetic Boca Grande “season.” The mounting heat causes tennis, golf and other forms of reasonably vigorous outdoor activity to lose their appeal. We retreat into our (thankfully) air-conditioned […]
Boca Grande Dog Show raises $13,000 for homeless pets at Suncoast
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The Boca Grande Dog Show, recently hosted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, raised $13,000 for Suncoast Humane Society. The biennial event was held at the Boca Grande Community Center on March 28, with almost 60 dogs competing and many more there to observe. Dog show judges awarded prizes in multiple categories, including a new […]
Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces 2015 scholarships, donations
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News.
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the 2015 community grant awards and college scholarship awards, which include a total community grant amount of $490,300. The gifts include a lead gift of $50,000 for restoration of the 1927 Range Light, a grant to a newly organized non profit organization to protect the island […]
It’s down to the finals: Vote for the One Big Boca Grande Book
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The nominations are in, and now it’s time for you to vote! The second annual One Big Grande Boca Book Club will be held in January 2016. It will feature a non-fiction book chosen by the community from the nominations submitted by island readers. January’s event will feature a talk and reading by the author […]
Boca Grande firefighters invite you to a round of golf in May
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The time is now to sign up for the First Annual Boca Grande Firefighters Benevolent Fund Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday May 2 at the Rotonda Golf & Country Club. Tournament proceeds will be used to help island firefighters and their families in need, such as with medical or other emergencies that require extended time […]
Kipp takes top honors at Boca Grande Dog Show
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Island dogs were out in full force on Saturday, March 28, for the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show, which is held every other year. Almost 60 dogs participated in the event and kindly brought their owners along to enjoy the festivities. The Boca Bowser Award (best in show) went to Kipp, a golden retriever […]