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Banyan Gasparilla Sound turning a new page in their playbook to cope with supply and demand after storm

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

“Following the devastation of Hurricane Ian, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily postpone the development of Banyan Gasparilla Sound, as all available resources, labor and materials should be directed toward the community’s ongoing recovery efforts,” he said. “We greatly appreciate the support and enthusiasm we received from our buyers and are grateful to our partners and all of those who played a role in this project.”

‘We thought this was the last stop’

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

Retirees at Gasparilla Mobile Estates are hanging on to hope that eviction won’t be the end of their golden years Gasparilla Mobile Estates residents are still without water and sewer, but not because of the hurricane that blew through the park. They are without basic utilities because the park’s owner, Carol Kropp of Winter Park, […]

Cases of the flu, RSV continue to rise as holiday season approaches

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

Influenza is hitting the U.S. unusually early and very hard. The New York Times reports that we are seeing the most hospitalizations at this point in the season in more than a decade, “underscoring the potential for a perilous winter of respiratory viruses,” according to recent federal health data. Get your flu shot now “Getting […]

Boca Grande Garden Club announces 2022-23 schedule of events

Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in News.

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, […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: FATHER CHRIS GRAY

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 […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local banks collecting Christmas gifts for those in need

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 […]

Republicans take the day with registered voters in 33921 … (or at least we think so)

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.

Whidden’s non-conforming structures discussed at Historic Preservation Board meeting

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 […]

Celebrating Veterans Day: One man’s opinion

Written by Dean Laux on . Posted in Community History, News, Opinion.

I am a veteran of the Korean War, and I have been alive and reasonably sentient during the six “hot” wars my country has engaged in since 1941. As a writer, I have interviewed a large number of veterans, from enlisted GIs to three-star generals, and from unwilling draftees to gung-ho flyboys who couldn’t wait […]

Sign up now for the 27th annual GIFT Tournament

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 […]