Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
It is that time of year when all eyes turn to the island’s tennis courts. The 2024 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens Saturday, Jan. 20, and runs through Feb. 10. With an array of tournaments over the 20-day Classic, excitement is always high to see how play goes and who the winners will be. Of […]
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Our Town will be presented by Royal Palm Players at 7 p.m. on January 18, 19 and 20. By BOOTS TOLSDORF A New Year. A New Beginning. We look ahead to making positive changes in our lives. We look back at the past year filled with health concerns, sadnesses, grief, and hopefully, equally filled with the […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Entertainment.
This week, Lighthouse United Methodist Church installed a new organ, an Allen GX340. The digital organ, which resembles a traditional organ with pull stops, can have up to six different organ style settings, from some of the most noted historic organ sounds, including Skinner. It has no pipes, but it does have traditional pull stops, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
In the last month, the Boca Beacon has received a number of complaints about missing packages and returned mail at the Boca Grande Post Office. The issues were so bad that someone took the time to post a notice on the bulletin board at the bike path just over 10 days ago. It read, in […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.
One of the nation’s biggest advocates for beaches is Dr. John Fletemeyer, a former research professor at Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research. A new resident of Useppa Island, Fletemeyer is known worldwide for his expertise in both rip currents and beach ecology. He is the co-founder of the International Rip Current Symposium program […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Columns, Community History, Opinion.
By JOHN VALICKAS, Guest Columnist Part of the uniqueness and the cultural identity that Boca Grande enjoys comes from its rich historical roots. Although many of the island’s historical structures have been destroyed to make way for new homes and businesses, many others have been saved through the foresight and leadership of residents and elected officials […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO The Burdettes welcomed another bundle into the family. Jenna Marie Burdette joined sisters Christina and Lindsay. TEN YEARS AGO Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home for Gabrielle Brady and sons. Gabrielle worked at the Gasparilla Inn & Club and helped build her house. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The battle against iguanas […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, News, Opinion, Real Estate.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had only one item on the agenda Jan. 10, namely the designation of 446 4th Street East as officially “historic.” The building, which houses Bowen Construction and Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet, is located in the county’s Boca Grande Historic District. But it had not until this week been officially listed […]
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COCONUT CREEK – For 15 years, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians has provided hope and homes in Haiti through Food For The Poor. The Scott family’s campaign continues this year for 25 families in Terre Cassée. The goal is to raise funds to build 25 two-bedroom homes with water and sanitation, and solar-powered light kits in Terre Cassée, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News, Real Estate.
A frame storefront in Boca Grande, 446 4th Street East, is now officially a contributing building in the historic district. The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the designation. The building is familiar to residents as Bowen Construction and tenant Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet. It is known for its familiar whale sign, and comfortable benches outside. […]