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EcoWatch: An SOS for the animals of the world

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.

“People speak sometimes about the “bestial” cruelty of man, but that is terribly unjustand offensive to beast,no animal could ever be so cruel as a man, so artfully,so artistically cruel.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer. FDostoyevsky was correct. No animal could ever be so cruel as man. According to statistics, 10 million […]

SW Florida Fishing: Great weather/fishing, book now!

Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The weather has not disappointed this week and neither has the fishing. The speckled sea trout fishing in the back country has been very consistent this winter. If you are looking to catch trout artificial lures or live bait have both been very productive. The warm weather has also gotten the […]

History: Dr. Fritz and Boca Grande Clinic

Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Community History.

JAMES BLAHA, DIRECTORBOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER As the Boca Grande Health Clinic continues the expansion of its medical facilities, now is the time to remember at least one of the many physicians and staff who contributed to the establishment and successes of the clinic. In 1997, the Boca Grande Health Clinic celebrated 50 years of […]

New vestry elected at St. Andrew’s

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

At its annual meeting, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church elected four nominees to three-year terms on its vestry, as well as accepted reports for the following year.  Kimberly Whipple, who serves on the vestry, is the new senior warden. The new members of the vestry are William Durkin, Roger Lewis, Melissa Pell Loughlin and Ann Peterson. […]

Business and Real Estate: Water Authority elects new officers, announces treatment improvements

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Real Estate.

The Gasparilla Island Water Association (GIWA) held its Annual Membership Meeting at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Jan. 21. The agenda focused on the organization’s recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton this past fall. President Jerry A. Edgerton began by reviewing the operational statuses of several GIWA facilities damaged by the storms. Construction and […]

Here’s your lineup for the 2025 Boca Grande Film Festival

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Featured News, News.

Get ready, film lovers – the wait is over! The Boca Grande Film Festival is bringing you an unforgettable lineup of cinematic magic. From thought-provoking dramas to breathtaking documentaries, eight incredible films will light up the big screen over three epic days. Choose the All Access Sponsor Pass for $450 per person ($200 charitable/$250 pass), […]

Keylime Bistro to reopen in Depot; no firm date set

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News.

The Keylime Bistro will reopen, though they do not yet have a firm date. Owner Sandy Stilwell Youngquist expects that it could be in February or March, but she said that it is a guess, as there are still repairs and updates needed.  The restaurant occupies the former passenger area and waiting platform of the […]

The Bike Path and our Rails to Trails revolution

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, Editorial.

This upcoming Feb. 21 is the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the Boca Grande Bike Path. Pictured here is a drawing by the late Patti Middleton to promote that opening celebration back in 1985. It appeared on the cover of the Boca Beacon. (We will have commemorative pictures from Boca Beacon archives in our […]