Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.
There were frequent chuckles and plenty of knowing nods in the large crowd at the Johann Fust Library on Wednesday as they were entertained by local author Susan Hanafee’s presentation “The Island is My Muse.” This was the second event in the 2026 History Bytes series, offered by the Boca Grande Historical Society and sponsored […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, Featured News, News.
BY SUSAN HANAFEE It’s time again to think about eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction and checking out the bargains, books, paintings, jewelry and other goodies at the annual Strawberry Festival in Boca Grande. The festival will be held on Saturday, March 7, on the grounds of the Boca Grande Lighthouse United […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News.
Officials from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection came to present ideas for the future of the storm-damaged Amory Chapel at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday. “We don’t believe with future storms that the structure will survive,” said Robin Palmer, an engineer hired by Florida’s DEP with Weiler Engineering. She came to […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
All of Gasparilla Island and Charlotte County has restricted watering schedules this spring. As jurisdictions overlap, residents should follow the strictest restriction in each schedule. The Southwest Florida Water Management District announced water-shortage restrictions for portions of Charlotte County on Jan. 27. However, both Lee and Charlotte Counties already have water-limiting schedules in place. “We […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
John “Jack” Joseph Moore, 94, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Marjorie Moore, and his loving parents, Raymond Joseph and Corinne Casey Moore, and his siblings Mary Lou, Ray, Jim and Bill. He is survived by his first wife and the mother […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: There is a small-town newspaper in Maine with a circulation similar to the Boca Beacon. It welcomes letters to the editor and publishes clear submission guidelines regarding length and format. One particular guideline stands out: “Letters that are timely, polite, and directly address local topics have the highest likelihood of being published.” […]
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To the Editor: This year, the Johann Fust Library Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary. Library founders Roger and Louise Amory broke ground on 10th Street West in 1949 and opened the library’s doors on January 6, 1951. As the Foundation Board of Directors contemplated how best to honor this milestone year, they kept returning to […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO The community was urged to voice their opinion regarding proposals to nominate a section of the historic district to the National Register of Historic Places in concern to the impact on parking and public sanitation issues. TEN YEARS AGO The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) successfully purchased the Mercabo 30-acre […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
This March, the Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key will hold an event at the Range Light. The event is entitled Joe & Lauren: Making Music in Boca Grande, featuring Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus, on Friday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. The duo, who are married and have a new baby, will share original […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News.
Jazz and contemporary vocalist, Jane Monheit, with pianist Max Haymer entertained this week at Crowninshield Community House as part of the All That Jazz program offered by Friends of Boca Grande. […]