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The Becky Buller Band to perform at Coconut Cabaret

Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Entertainment, Featured News, News.

The Friends of Boca Grande are excited to present The Becky Buller Band on Thursday, March 31, at the Coconut Cabaret. Located at the Crowninshield Community House, Becky Buller Band is scheduled to perform two shows, 5 p.m. to a sold-out crowd, and at 8 p.m. 
The Coconut Cabaret features vintage vibes that come alive in the speakeasy-style of the Prohibition era. Guests will enjoy table seating and bring-your-own food and beverages while enjoying the performance.

Englewood Invitational Spring Art Festival to feature 40 artists and craftsmen this weekend 

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment.

The Englewood Invitational Spring Art Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Englewood Elks Club at 401 N. Indiana Avenue in Englewood.
This juried art show is the brainchild of local artist, Carroll Swayze and promises to be the “Best Little Art Show in Englewood.”

OBITUARY: Lowell Brockway Dana II

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.

Lowell Brockway Dana II, age 85, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home in North Muskegon, Mich. surrounded by his family. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 12, 1936 to Lowell and Zita Dana (Vos), attended Muskegon Public Schools and graduated from Lake Forest Academy High School in Lake Forest, IL. […]

OBITUARY: Bob Lindner

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.

Bob Lindner was born August 5, 1920, in Dayton, Ohio, to Carl and Clara Lindner. He was the second of four children: Carl Jr, Richard and Dorothy (Kreuzman). The family moved to Indianapolis and later Cincinnati, as his father started dairy businesses in each city, with varying success. They were a very close, hard-working family […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A Maritime Exposition Honoring the Whidden Sisters’ Legacy

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History.

On Saturday, March 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. the board of the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum will host a “Maritime Exposition Honoring the Whidden Sisters’ Legacy” at the museum and marina. Events will include music, food, local art for sale and more.
“The GIMM Board of Directors has changed, and has hit the ground running,” said Board Member (and family member) Kacy Cheske. “As a board, we have been making a lot of positive changes. We wanted to have an event to share the Museum with the community new changes and existing features.”

ECOWATCH: Animals and the environment impacted by war

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.

  “The conflict in Ukraine isn’t just a catastrophe for humans, it is also putting dogs, cats and other animals at risk of starvation and other concerns,” according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a nonprofit organization that has a branch in Germany.

Saying goodbye to two decades of art and love … HUGHES GALLERY PREPARES TO CLOSE AFTER 20 YEARS 

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History, News.

Hughes Art Gallery, located in the big wooden “Bike n Beach” building on Park Avenue will be closed this summer, as the owner of the building has another use for the space she is in. While Barb is holding out hope against hope she might find another location, the option doesn’t exist right now … at least not one that she’s aware of.

THAT’S A WRAP! Another film festival is in the books

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Entertainment, News.

The 2022 Boca Grande Film Festival is in the books, but the memories of good times with friends and some truly wonderful films will remain.
The Audience Award and fan favorite went to “My Donkey, My Lover and I.” The two runners up for Audience Award were “The Rescue” and “Imperfect.”