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There are two upcoming elections in Florida: the Aug. 18 primary election and the Nov. 3 general election. The November election will include federal, state and local races. Federal offices on the ballot include Florida’s U.S. Senate seat and seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Congressional District 19, which covers much of Southwest […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO Sassy Tarts Bakery celebrated one year in business. Originally, they were vendors at the Englewood and Boca Grande farmers markets and eventually needed to have a larger kitchen space. TEN YEARS AGO The Island School held its traditional Field Day activities including beachball volleyball, tug-o-war and other events. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Pamela […]
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Editor’s Note: The boil notice has been rescinded as of June 10. The Gasparilla Island Water Association issued a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Cole Island and the Boca Grande North Association due to a temporary loss of water pressure during the repair of the eight inch transmission water main that brings water from their Placida treatment plant […]
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The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake today off of Cuba, at location M 6.1 – 104 km west northwest of Mantua, Cuba. The time was 14:00:25 p.m, but felt a few minutes later in Boca Grande. Below, the graphic from the USGS. The spot in the Straits of Florida is south of Tallahassee, and […]
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Above, the wedding couple. Photo by Dusty On Saturday, the town of Boca Grande turned out for the wedding parade of Baylor Wickes and Samir Yezdani. The traditional parade is called a Baraat. On Saturday morning, the Baraattook the promenade from The Gasparilla Inn, down Palm Avenue, up 4th Street and then back down Gilchrist, […]
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The next meeting of the Boca Grande Parking Committee will be held at 1 p.m. on June 17. The formal agenda has three items to be considered, as well as public comment on issues before the committee, and a final public comment period on any topic relating to parking. The agenda includes: To send comments […]
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Above, Marquis, at left, and Greenberg. Photo submitted BY THE JF LIBRARY FOUNDATION The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the leadership succession plan for the Johann Fust Library Foundation, as Bobbie Marquis, the current executive director, will retire at the end of 2026. Bobbie Marquis will serve as executive director emerita from October […]
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The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, takes place this Saturday, June 6. Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pink Pony Courtyard. Fishing is from 3 to 6 p.m., and awards are at 7 p.m., back at the Pink Pony Courtyard, 471 Park […]
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BY ARLENE HALLBOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC. With the first month of the 2026 sea turtle nesting season now finished, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association turtle patrol volunteers have refamiliarized themselves with established Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) protocols and have incorporated any new requirements into their daily patrol routine. Sea turtle […]
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BY KATHY BANSON, GIBA Editor’s Note: This letter was sent from the executive director of the Bridge Authority. The Beacon took statistics from the authority’s letter to create the graphic above. The intent of this letter is to assist the Boca Grande Parking Committee by providing information regarding the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority’s (GIBA) mission, […]