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August is quieter on Gasparilla Island, but boutiques and eateries are still open, albeit with some limited hours. Below are just some of the store reports we have from island retailers and restaurants. Call first. Telephone numbers are listed below to check with individual boutiques and retailers. A reminder to island retailers to please email […]
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James Griffith Salon is open this summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday through September. JGS Boca is a full-service salon that offers hair color, cutting, styling, extensions, nail services, full waxing services and facials. It is located within The Gasparilla Inn & Club Spa building at 451 Gilchrist Ave. Photos […]
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“There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of man.” Herman Melville The number one question among many biologists and marine biologists is whether the killer whale is just having fun or if they are angry, following in the actions of Moby Dick. For the […]
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY As I’ve mentioned in this column on many occasions, one important aspect of our duties as BGSTA turtle patrollers is to collect data for FWC. We not only collect information about the number and location of false crawls and nests, but we are also tasked with performing inventories of certain […]
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At the Florida Press Association’s annual meeting, the Boca Beacon won 15 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards ceremony, held on July 26 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, recognized the newspaper for its work in photography, journalism and community service. In the Feature Photo category, Publisher Dusty Hopkins earned second place […]
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Julie Brooks is the voice you hear on the phone when you call the Boca Grande Fire Department’s non-emergency number. She is the administrative assistant to the chief, as well as to anyone in the department who needs her help, which makes her a hero in her own right. Julie, who goes by Jules, likes […]
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Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is the newly elected president of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Prummell will work with the staff and board of directors to guide the efforts and direction of FSA and its 67 Sheriffs. Sheriff Prummell began his career in law enforcement in 1992 and has spent his entire 32-year career with […]
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The Boca Grande Health Clinic is adopting Epic, a top-tier electronic health record system, to make your healthcare experience even better. This new technology will help us manage patient information even more efficiently, ensuring you get the best care possible. We’ve done our research and there’s no better choice than Epic. It’s used by some […]
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BY EVAN DUNBAR,GARLAND POLLARD The Gasparilla Inn expects to soon reopen their bakery at a temporary location, at the rear of 411 Park Ave. “That bakery will be very much along the lines of what we served at the Picnic Basket,” said Brent Cross, The Gasparilla Inn president and general manager. Currently the corner of […]
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Fans support new shrimp boat; old C.J. served until 2022 After nearly two years, Capt. Mike Bigler has purchased a new shrimping boat with a slight rebrand from the original Capt. C.J. “The new name will be Courtney Jean,” wrote Courtney Bigler, Capt. Mike’s daughter, in an email to the Beacon. “It does need some […]