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EDITORIAL: A thank you to you, in a very big way

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial.

The sense of loyalty to our island community in our newsroom is profound. Whether you are a billionaire from the Northeast or a high school baseball player selling cookies to support the team, we are here for you. We want your news – good or bad – to be printed in our newspaper so we can contribute to the history of this amazing place. We hope that someday 100 years from now, someone sorting through their grandmother’s attic will find an old Boca Beacon news article about how she won the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament raffle. We hope that someone searching for their ancestors online can find a scanned version of an article about their great-great-grandfather that brings them more information in their search. 

Asking for prayers for our soldiers in Europe

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.

Herbeque Catering is a staple at the Boca Grande Farmers Market, bringing good food and friendship to the Island every week. Today, the owners of Herbeque, Herbert and Danielle Prince, are also bringing thoughts of peace and freedom as they share their concern about  the American service members who are in Europe supporting the people and government of Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression. 

Time to talk tarpon!

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

The Ladies’ Night Out Howl at the Moon tournament will take place on Saturday, May 21, with fishing from 8 to 11 p.m. The entry fee is $700 per team, with $100 of each entry donated to the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum. 

Historical Society elects six new board members at annual meeting

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

Board President Pam Heilman reported on the success of the 2021-2022 season’s events and thanked the sponsors, including Arcadia Publishing, Bank of America Private Bank, Fergeson Skipper Law Firm, Florida Humanities Council and the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs, Hazeltine Nurseries, Italiano Insurance Services, Shively Charitable Foundation as well as Ron and Betsy Drake, Pam and Bob Heilman, Nancy and Martin Lyons, Marty and Gina McFadden, Whitney Ransome and Tom Wilcox. She thanked the Boca Grande Woman’s Club for its grant to purchase the archival display case that preserves the 100-year-old originating documents of Boca Grande at the History Center. She also introduced the Society’s staff – Executive Director Crystal Diff and Administrative Director Kimberly Kyle – and announced that the organization has grown to more than 450 members.  

An Earth Day discussion of sustainability:  

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News.

When we consider alternative perspectives and adopt new approaches toward the environment and how we as humans impact it, the more likely we are to preserve our planet for future generations. The first Earth Day occurred on April 22,1970. It marked a growing consciousness of man-made, human-related environmental damage in the U.S. and around the globe. Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson is credited with developing the concept. His primary goal was to organize teach-ins across university campuses in an attempt to bring greater awareness to air and water pollution issues. As a direct result of his efforts, the three “R’s” of sustainability were established. Notably, the most widely recognized among them are, “reduce, reuse, and recycle.” 

The secrets to longevity continue

Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.

As part of our year-long celebration of the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s 75th anniversary, the Clinic is pleased to present a short series of web videos that capture some of the “secrets” to having a long, productive life – told by some of the Island’s elders. The third episode of the series features Robert (Bob) […]

BIPS inspires stewardship: April Giving Challenge can help them in their mission

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

BIPS’ educational programs and events inspire stewardship in the young and old alike, and sometimes the positive impact is astounding, even to BIPS’ staff. Recently, a young wader who learned about the environment in school was inspired after the Wading Adventures program to help make the world better. See her testimony on video at Vimeo.com/700782972. Another youngster decided to become a marine biologist to save marine life, and others express a desire to preserve history after visiting the lighthouses on docent led tours. Each story reflects a remarkable and personal dedication to protect nature and history that was influenced directly by a program or event hosted by BIPS. 

Sea turtle and shorebird nesting season is upon us: Be mindful, be kind

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

Keeping all seaward lights off at night, filling in all holes left on the beach and picking up all beach furniture, toys and tents are the best things we can do to help the turtles.Sea turtles do not have the ability to back up and can become entangled in these items and die. They can also fall in the holes left by beachgoers and do not have the ability to get out.