Tag: Boca Beacon

Historic Preservation Board approves four proposals

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved four items at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 12, aside from approving the redevelopment of The Gasparilla Inn Beach...

Got a hankering for some sweets? Project Graduation can fix that

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Lemon Bay High School Project Graduation will be holding a bake sale downtown in front of the Post Office on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Money raised will be donated...

Having problems with package deliveries? Follow these rules for success

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The hustle and bustle of Christmas is upon us, and while the seasonal cheer is apparent, so are the lines at the post office. With so many residents sending and receiving...

Boca Grande Farm and Fish Market returns!

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Farm & Fish Market will return to the island on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New to the market this season will be...

Art and culture take center stage at upcoming tennis ball

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Club’s Tennis Ball Committee has pulled out all the stops for this year’s Tennis Ball gala fundraising event. This is a key fundraiser benefiting Suncoast Humane...

Help sought for ‘Man of the Boca Bande’

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Mike Wheddle plays rhythm guitar and is the lead vocalist for the Boca Bande, a group that’s been performing at restaurants and New Year’s Eve bashes on the island for more than 20...

31st Annual Swayze Studio Open House & Art Lovers Appreciation Day

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Carroll Swayze’s 31st annual Studio Party & Art Lovers Appreciation Day is Saturday, December 15, from 2-10 p.m. at the Carroll Swayze Studio, 2373 Donovan Rd. in the north end...

Historical Society takes boat trip to study the Calusa tribe

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It was a very chilly morning for a boat ride, but 49 people stepped aboard the Santiva on the morning of November 29, to embark on a trip along the Calusa Blueway, The Boca Grande...

Profile: Brent Cross

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Ten years ago, Brent Cross accepted a position at the front desk at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. After learning new roles and holding various other positions at the establishment...

Obituary: Harry Banks French

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Harry Banks French of Gladwyne, Pa. passed away peacefully on December 7, 2018 in Bryn Mawr Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia on February 16, 1926, Harry was the son of the late James...