Island Tea … please.
Sharon Cross with her son Will and Dr. Sarah Babcock with her son James Hahn at The Island School Mother’s Day Tea last week. Those big smiles equate to a great time! Photos submitted
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The Island Golfer: A ‘Master of Disaster’ performs magic at CCC
Written by Scott Cotherman on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
■ BY SCOTT COTHERMAN It is a well-accepted premise among golf course superintendents that continued employment means preserving grounds and greens from the vagaries of weather, infestation, course mismanagement and inflated member expectations. None of these seem to have fazed Erin Stevens, Director of Agronomy at nearby Coral Creek Club. He knows the pressure that […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Urbanist & rebuilder of the Nation’s Capital
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Featured News, Profiles.
Boca Grande is very close to being a perfect community. That’s the personal and professional opinion of Oliver T. Carr, who has owned a home in Boca Grande for 20 years, and has been developing homes, office buildings, hotels and communities for longer and more successfully than just about anyone on the planet. Ollie, as […]
Gasparilla Island Water Association releases ‘23 Quality Report
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY RON BOLTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. is pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of water and related services we deliver to you every day. As always, we are committed to ensuring the quality of your […]
Fighter Harrison wins battle
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
About four years ago, David Merced, son-in-law of Boca Grande homeowner Marilyn Witt, was driving his family from Chicago down to the island for Christmas break when he noticed a spot in his four-year-old son Harrison’s eye. “The doctor was so surprised we had spotted it so early,” Witt said. “Most parents don’t see it […]
Caution, at least during this tern nesting season
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources is continuing to monitor the seabird nesting colony in front of SeaWatch, off Gulf Shores Drive. Last week, they expanded the fenced-off area to create even more of a buffer between nesting birds and beachgoers. A colony of least terns have nested with eggs, and some have even been […]
Italiano Insurance sells to national firm; leadership stays
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
Italiano Insurance Services, Inc. has a new owner, Assured Partners. “They buy good agencies, and keep them intact,” said Nat Italiano, who with his brother Jeff, owns the firm that his father Nelson A. Italiano founded in 1960. He said that his directions from the new owners were to “treat it like you still own […]
Guest Essay: Celebrating Community Progress, Masterplan update and community meeting set for Friday, May 17
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor, News.
BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE The Master plan to transform the Boca Grande Community Center Campus is being designed to benefit the entire community, offering state-of-the-art facilities, and versatile spaces for various activities. Yet, it is more than just physical improvements to the campus. It is a pledge to the continued enrichment and honored traditions […]
Letters: Appreciation for Alano Club house effort
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Englewood Alano Club says thank you, Boca Beacon, for helping us with our ultimate goal of pursuing and securing our own permanent home with your fabulous write up. That work brings so much awareness and helps tremendously with our mission of helping others in our recovery community. By working together, our fundraising […]
Finding the ‘special sauce’ of our boat-mance
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Community History, Editorial.
A thank you to Capt. Jim Hoyt for organizing the welcome to the yacht Hilarium last Thursday, bringing her back to Boca Grande Marina. As a publication, we appreciate those last minute calls. And add to it the revival of any old tradition of welcome parties, including by train and sea. The brief clip of […]