Tag: Boca Beacon

This date in the Boca Beacon: COVID Strawberry Fest

FIVE YEARS AGO L.A. Ainger Middle School held its first concert of the year with some Lemon Bay H.S. players filling in. A “new kind” of Strawberry Festival was held without the boutique and...

Terry G. Hopkins 1944-2026

March 5, 2026
Staff Report
Obituaries

Terry G. Hopkins, 81, died at dawn the day before Valentine’s Day, surrounded by family and her dog Pearl. She was a newspaper woman, and she made the world a better place because of it. She...

This date in the Boca Beacon: New 5K course record

February 26, 2026
Staff Report
Community History

FIVE YEARS AGO Many residents responding to a National Register of Historic Places proposal were against the inclusion even before the public meeting. Residents were against attracting more...

This date in the Boca Beacon: No more 813 area code

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Community History

FIVE YEARS AGO Parents were planning a prom for seniors after it was canceled by Lemon Bay High School. Contributions from local businesses, social media icon, Danny Duncan, along with private...

This date in the Boca Beacon: 45 years ago we turned one!

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
Community History

FIVE YEARS AGO The community was urged to voice their opinion regarding proposals to nominate a section of the historic district to the National Register of Historic Places in concern to the...

This date in the Boca Beacon: Health Clinic records go electronic

February 5, 2026
Staff Report
Community History

FIVE YEARS AGO The Boca Bay Pass Club announced a $3.5 million renovation project. TEN YEARS AGO The Coast Guard announced that it would be relocating buoys from the Boca Grande...

This week in the Boca Beacon: New toll plaza

January 29, 2026
Staff Report
Community History

FIVE YEARS AGO Sunsets of Boca Grande opened its doors where Fresh Produce used be located. TEN YEARS AGO The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association announced that it...

This date in the Boca Beacon: First burglary on island

January 22, 2026
Staff Report
Community History

FIVE YEARS AGO David Futch was the featured speaker at a Boca Grande Historical Society event on the old days of Boca Grande. TEN YEARS AGO Lemon Bay Conservancy received a $420,000...

This date in the Boca Beacon: Boca Blooms Grande Opening

January 15, 2026
Staff Report
Community History

FIVE YEARS AGO Suncoast Humane launched the “Get ‘Em Home” project amid COVID to adopt shelter dogs. Restaurants partnered with Suncoast Humane and distributed flyers with takeout and dine in...

This date in the Boca Beacon: Friends 20th Anniversary

FIVE YEARS AGO The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic was canceled due to COVID-19. The first COVID shots were distributed at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. TEN YEARS AGO The new swing...