Tag: Ballyhoo

Family Story Time at the library

March 20, 2025
Staff Report
Community

Cousins Tate (19 months) and Ella Bowen (22 months) had a great time at the Johann Fust Library’s Family Story Time with Toni Vanover. Photo by Christine Bowen

First 4-Digit

March 20, 2025
Staff Report
Community

Susan Carruthers was the first person to receive her 2025 4-Digit directory. Copies can be obtained at the Beacon’s office at 431 Park Ave., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Copies are also...

Dixieland Jazz

March 14, 2025
Staff Report
Events, News

All that Jazz featured Dixieland Jazz to a packed house at the Boca Grande Community Center with the Don Mopsick Ensemble. Don Mopsick, bass; Ed Metz, drums; Allan Vache, clarinet; Davy Jones,...

Alleyway concert last week

March 14, 2025
Staff Report
News

Levi Herman, Stumpy Joe and Farney are shown playing last week next to Jeri’s Juice and Barnichol Hardware. Photo by Cheryl

Bridge Club and Eagle Grille

The bridge club members are playing their cards right at Eagle Grille every Monday at 1 p.m. To join in, register at bgdbc.org. Thanks to Eagle Grille and their crew for hosting this event in our...

Pancake breakfast at the Methodist Church

Pancakes are being prepared with cheerful hands! Ginny Bell and Rich Houck are busy at work. Stop in for pancakes every Tuesday through April 8 at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church. See here...

Music at sunset

March 6, 2025
Staff Report
Events, News

Hermitage Fellow James Schlefer performed “Music Mondays: Schlefer on Shakuhachi: Ancient Flute in Modern Times” to a packed beach at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse – Range Light Photo...

Boca Bargains is back

February 27, 2025
Staff Report
News

Boca Bargains Boutique’s grand re-opening is happening on Wednesday, March 5. The Boutique is now located east of the Crowninshield Community House on Banyan Street. The new hours are Wednesdays...

Tom Rush performs at Community Center

February 27, 2025
Staff Report
Events, News

Legendary folk singer, songwriter and guitarist Tom Rush performed at the Boca Grande Community Center on Tuesday evening. Photo by Matt

J.McLaughlin store opens!

February 20, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News, Society

The beautiful, newly refurbished J.McLaughlin store is now open! They wish to thank you for the warm welcome received from the community and are excited to be back and very grateful for your...