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More secrets to longevity …

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

r year-long celebration of the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s 75th anniversary, the Clinic is pleased to launch 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.
In the second episode of the series, we hear from Edith (Edie) Gardner. At 97 years young, Edie’s busy days keep her engaged and in constant motion. As a former RN, she understands the importance of healthy eating and keeping fit. She practices her “To rest is to rust” mantra by starting each day with a walk on the beach with her cherished dog.

Hughes Gallery presents one of America’s finest rod and reel leather creators on Monday, April 25

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in News.

Annie Margarita will arrive in Boca Grande for her one-person exhibit on Monday, April 25. She will be bringing an assortment of the most amazing leather rod and reel cases that you’ve ever seen. We hope you can arrange to stop by and chat with her. She will be available for commissions.
If you or your children or grandchildren fly fish or just love fishing of any kind, Annie can hand-fabricate rod cases, reel cases, rifle cases – any kind of a case, or strap or leather goods for your outdoor adventures.

PROFILE: Jorge Matos

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News, Profiles.

The municipality of Sabana Grande is located in the western coastal valleys of Puerto Rico some 1,144 miles from Boca Grande. This small town is surrounded by public forest land and packed with history and architectural gems. It has been nicknamed the Town of Petateros in honor of the multigenerational artisans who make petate, a mat woven from a specific type of palm leaf. The most famous petate weaver of the town is Doña Monserrate Montalvo, but its most famous chef is perhaps Jorge Matos. 

Boca Grande Community Center looking for a special person to fill a special job

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

What they call “Program Specialist” we call “Heart of Boca Grande.” For those of us connected to the island, we know how important it is to have a community-minded person fill this role. One who has interest in continuing traditions such as the Halloween Festival, Turkey Hoop Shoot, 5k Run/Walk, Bike Parade and Woman’s Club Fair, Egg Hunt, Summer Camp; along with facilitating use of the Community Center by island organizations and others.

This date in the Boca Beacon …

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Editorial.

Fifteen years ago the Gasparilla Island Water Association monitored the island’s water situation and deemed it to be in a critical state due to the winter drought. Cayo Costa rangers aided seven Cuban refugees who came ashore on Cayo Costa State Park. 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Purchase of two lots for excess boat parking another nail in the coffin of our environment

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

Let me get this straight. We already have an excess of boats using the existing parking facilities at the Placida boat ramp. This purchase will support, and encourage, more cars on our roads, more boats on our precious waters, and more pressure on the fish. More fossil fuels being burned, more destruction to the natural grasses that are essential to a healthy fishery, more insensitive boaters abusing what used to be so very special, and more congestion on the causeway — because this additional excess will further congest access to the causeway.

Jo Anne Speer: 1928 – 2022

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Obituaries.

‘Kin to almost everyone on the island’ As the sun would start setting on any given day, you might find Jo Anne Speer down at 1st Street beach. Sometimes her nephew and caretaker, Nelson, would accompany her. Other times it was her little dog.  Jo Anne passed away on March 7, 2022, in her sleep, […]

COVID booster update from the BGHC

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

On March 28 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of a second COVID-19 booster shot for persons over the age of 50. Additionally, persons over the age of 18 with compromised immune systems are also eligible for a second booster shot. Both Pfizer and Moderna mRNA shots have been granted emergency use authorization – or EUA – for a second booster. Both vaccines seem to be equally effective in boosting neutralizing antibody levels and immunity. Both vaccines can be given as second boosters at four months or more after previous booster administration.