Tag: Boca Beacon

South Central Florida eco-tour planned by Friends

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

Join the Friends of Boca Grande on an eco-tour of South Central Florida to learn about ancient habitats that are home to the elusive scrub jay, the restoration of the Kissimmee River, the Florida...

2018 water quality report released by Water Association

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION – Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s 2018 Water Quality Report is now available online at www.mygiwa.com/2018CCR.pdf. This report...

Former real estate editor Bubil to speak about buildings he loves

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

Harold Bubil, the recently retired real estate editor of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has written many articles titled “Florida Buildings I Love,” and he will share some of those during a lecture...

OBITUARY: Lori Charette

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

BY ANNE LAMORIELLO – There was no cry for help, just a big splash. Without even thinking and before I could run for help, Lori had pushed away from the dock in our 12-foot dingy in the...

Critter Classic needs sponsors

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society is seeking business and group sponsorships for their 11th annual Critter Classic Golf Scramble. The popular charity event will be held Saturday, April 20 at...

Thanks for the great 2019 Dog Show memories!

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club 2019 Dog Show is over, and party hats have gone into storage until 2021. But we are all left with the happy memories of excited dogs, delighted children...

GICIA asks for courtesy, safety on the Bike Path

To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association continues to encourage everyone to be safe and courteous when using the Bike Path. With another wave of visitors coming...

OBITUARY: James “Cappy” Joiner

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

James “Cappy” G. Joiner, Jr., 81, of Placida, Florida left this earth on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from his Charlotte County residence. He was born on June 7, 1937 in Boca Grande to the late James...

PROFILE: John Mitchell

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY SUE IRWIN – Beautiful pieces of handcrafted art decorate the walls of John Mitchell’s home at the north end of the island. There are colorful images of the sea that he has painted with...

OBITUARY: James “Cappy” Joiner

March 16, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

James G. Joiner, Jr. “Cappy”, 81, of Placida, Florida left this earth on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from his Charlotte County residence. Born on June 7, 1937 in Boca Grande, to the late James and...