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By Catherine Ballman, Boca Grande Garden Club Along with everyone and everything on Gasparilla Island, the Boca Grande Garden Club is tweaking plans for the 2022-23 season. The one certain thing in a year of great uncertainty is which members have agreed to serve on the club’s Board of Directors and Leadership Team: Gail Miller, […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Getting Google alerts is a good thing sometimes, because you can see what other people are saying about you. Take this week, for instance, when our island made not one, but three national magazines. The first was in Moneyinc, a periodical for those into finance and real estate, talking about how we are, once again, […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Fairly early in his life as an Episcopal priest, Father Chris Gray discovered the key to good ministry. It sounds simple but does not come naturally to everyone, even those who have chosen the priestly life. He does not mind sharing this secret. It’s two-fold: “Show up and love your people.” “I pretty much live […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Crews Bank & Trust and Englewood Bank & Trust, part of the Crews family of banks, are once again serving as collection points for donations to help brighten the holiday season for those in need. Donations will be distributed by three prominent charitable organizations. We’re delighted to […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Lee County this week announced it is activating a debris-management site and dedicating debris-hauling trucks to Boca Grande to assist with Gasparilla Island cleanup in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The county’s debris hauler, CrowderGulf, will dedicated eight trucks to the island beginning Saturday, Nov. 5. Each truck will pull a trailer that doubles collection […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
We were hoping this space would be dedicated to the Boca Grande polling location’s election 2022 results. Without fail that is what we have done the friday following an election, and it used to be because the poll workers would tape a little piece of paper to the door of the Woman’s Club Room that showed all of the results, broken down by each category.
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community History, News.
Boca Grande’s Historic Preservation Board made a point during its November 9 meeting that permits are still required for any changes, demolition or construction necessary as a result of Hurricane Ian. Rules have not been suspended because of the storm, although some accommodations are being made to allow repairs as quickly as possible. If the […]
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A celebration of thanks will take place in Boca Grande on the eve of the national Thanksgiving holiday. It will take place at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church, but all four Island churches will take part in the joint expression of gratitude to God and his people. Members of Lighthouse United Methodist inquired of their […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
The 27th annual G.I.F.T (Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament), presented by Gasparilla Outfitters to benefit the Boca Grande Historical Society, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, so if you’re in for some fly-fishing action you should sign up now. Official rules for the tournament are: 1) All teams will consist of two anglers, Guides may […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community, News.
Some people are unforgettable for many different reasons. Some have a radiant smile that just makes you feel better about the day. Others have a gentle, laidback attitude and a listening ear. Still others shine with the love and care that they feel for their fellow man. And then there are some people who are […]