Tag: Boca Beacon

Water Association says new treatment facilities are in the works

January 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Water Association announced its intention to replace and expand its current water treatment facilities at its annual membership meeting on Tuesday,...

Blessing of the Animals to be held this Sunday

January 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Due to inclement weather last Sunday, the Blessing of the Animals has been rescheduled to this Sunday, Jan. 24. The island churches will host this year’s ecumenical...

Zoning hearing scheduled for FPL land usage change

January 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The developers who are doing their due diligence in a possible purchase of the 10 acres of FPL property at the south end of the island have requested a zoning amendment...

Chowder, fishing in the air this weekend

January 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Staff Report The kids are going to be featured this Saturday, Jan. 23, as they can be fishing in the morning and serving (and eating) chowder at night. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday at...

Have coffee with a scientist, courtesy of Mote

To the Editor: On February 17, Mote’s Boca Grande office will host “Coffee with a Scientist,” featuring Dr. Jim Locascio, staff scientist in Mote Marine Laboratory’s Fisheries Habitat...

Profile: Krista Potthast-Haynes

January 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

By Sue Erwin Boca Grande Realtor Krista Potthast-Haynes has been a professional Realtor with Michael Saunders on the island since 2014. She is also a board-certified informatics nurse...

Looking for your first taste of the ‘Taste?’

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Pick up the January 15, 2016 edition of the Boca Beacon to read all about the first six restaurant menus for the 2016 Taste of Boca Grande! Tickets are $90 for the February 1 event at the Boca...

Pass Club’s Wetzel and returning champ Steck in Tennis Expo

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

H Wetzel Jessica Steck BY JEN FIERS The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held this spring each Wednesday at 4:00 pm at the Boca Grande Club from February 3rd to March...

Boca Blooms to host open house next weekend

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Bob Swisher, Eric Haronowski, Barb King, Andre Roslikov, Constance McMahon and Dodo Hamilton. BY SUE ERWIN The owners of a new floral shop in town called Boca Blooms will be hosting an open...

Suncoast Humane Society Honored with Top 4-Star Rating

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The board of trustees and staff are proud to announce that Suncoast Humane Society has received the coveted 4-star rating by Charity Navigator. This top honor, from America’s largest...