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Dixieland Jazz

All that Jazz featured Dixieland Jazz to a packed house at the Boca Grande Community Center with the Don Mopsick Ensemble. Don Mopsick, bass; Ed Metz, drums; Allan Vache, clarinet; Davy Jones, cornet; Herb Bruce, trombone; and Bob Leary, guitar.  Photo by Cheryl

Conversation on Navy readiness

Rear Adm. Ted LeClair spoke March 11 at the Boca Grande Men’s Club. After numerous accolades in the U.S. Navy, he is now working on the transformation of the Reserve force. He is here with Dan Hughes, at far left, and Bruce Birgbauer.                  Photo by Dusty

Island School 5th Graders highlight Bike Path Safety

March brings gorgeous weather and increased users on the GICIA Bike Path. Working to provide a safe and fun experience for all users, the GICIA has once again partnered with The Island School’s fifth graders in a project planned to heighten safety awareness in a fun and creative way.  This week, the GICIA installed the […]

Prof. Tamar Gendler, March 19 on philosophers 

We cling to the notion of free will, believing our decisions are the product of rational thought. But what if our choices are subtly steered by unseen forces? Recent studies, like those that will be highlighted in Tamar Gendler’s talk on Wednesday, March 19, reveal that we are far more susceptible to hidden influences than […]

Illegal dumping mars shores of replanted Gasparilla Lake

In the category of a good deed punished, the Gulf Shores North Property Owners Association has been relandscaping and removing the non-native vegetation around Gasparilla Lake, which is on Gulf Shores Drive. The property is the important visual gateway to Boca Grande, as it is the first bit of property seen to the right as […]

Lucky Dog

Jane Ringer of the Boca Grande Camera Club had some fun with O’Winnie, ready for St. Patrick’s Day.  The club meets regularly during season to share ideas, critique photos and hear speakers. The Beacon has welcomed them over the years to contribute to our pages.          Photo by Jane Ringer