Tag: Boca Beacon

Stump Pass beach supporters sought for new organization

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – A public meeting was held at Stump Pass Beach State Park on Tuesday, April 24 to determine the level of interest residents have in forming a nonprofit organization in support...

Tarpon Season’s a’comin’ … right now talk is about Ladies Day

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The roster is filling up for the 2018 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, and fishing is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 in Boca Grande Pass. Each team...

Sea turtle patrollers thank Woman’s Club for support

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association wishes to extend its gratitude to the Woman’s Club for their generous support of our organization. Since our inception, their generous grants...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks from Carolyn

To the Editor, Boca Bay Pass Club Members and Staff: I would love to thank all those who participated in the hilarious Tennis Dinner – This is your Life, Carolyn Gumula. Your countless hours of...

Historical Society elects new directors, discusses archive system at annual meeting

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Grande Historical Society elected four new directors at its annual meeting on Thursday, April 19. President Karen Grace was accepted a nomination for a second...

Support BIPS at the 2018 Giving Challenge this Tuesday

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County presents the 2018 Giving Challenge on Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2. This year, the Barrier Island Parks Society has been selected to be a part of...

Take note: Friends of Boca Grande theater event rescheduled

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT – The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center has announced a change of date for the National Theatre Live “Salome’” event that was originally planned for Monday, April...

Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle format to change after many years

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The captain who wins the prestigious Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle this year will have a much bigger claim to fame, as the format for competition has now changed....

Reduction in water usage required by GIWA

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY GIWA DIRECTOR BONNIE PRINGLE – Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s current ten-year water withdrawal permit from the Southwest Florida Water Management District...

Obituary Dean L. Beckstead

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Laurier Donald Dean Beckstead, 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home on Palm Island surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 18,...