Tag: Boca Beacon

Delays back up new bridge opening

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – The new swing bridge is still going through functionality testing as of press time, so residents and visitors shouldn’t expect it to be traveling on it until at least next...

Christmas schedules for island churches and more

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

A beautiful Boca girl on Santa’s lap at the traditional Crowninshield Community House Christmas Eve celebration The Christmas season is upon us, and the island will be celebrating in many...

Bound by Mystery – a poem by the late Lyman Randall

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

A burdened couple plodding toward a distant town, not their choice but law requiring registration at his place of birth She was expecting soon, and he with hidden fears about his love for her and...

Music at St. Andrew’s to feature Handel’s Messiah

Music at St. Andrew’s presents “Handel’s Messiah – Christmas Portion” on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 5 p.m., featuring The Qol Quartet (qolquartet.com) accompanied by piano and string quartet. The concert...

Frank: The other Crowninshield

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Louise Crowninshield is mentioned often in Boca Grande history, but her husband, Frank (Francis Boardman Crowninshield), is no less...

PROFILE: Tracy Peppers

BY SUE ERWIN – Island employee Tracy Peppers has worked at the Englewood Bank & Trust branch in Boca Grande since June. In the few months she has been there, she has already been...

Coming together on Gilchrist

To the Editor: I fully support the mission of the churches on Gilchrist, but as a resident of Gilchrist I also want to protect the historical neighborhood I love. It is time for us to come...

‘Taste’ tickets make great Christmas gifts

To the Editor: Thank you so very much for your continued support of the “Taste of Boca Grande.” Last year the event raised over $45,000, enough for the Harry Chapin Food Bank to supply over...

Cookie sale, Woman’s Club grant have helped to fund Mercabo

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In just a scant few weeks, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has achieved something that is virtually unheard of in Boca Grande:...

GICIA: ‘No donation too small’ for funding Mercabo project

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

As of Tuesday, Dec. 8 the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has received more $18 million in pledges toward their $22 million goal of purchasing the 30-acre Mercabo...