Tag: Boca Beacon

Suncoast Humane Society reaches 5,000 spay/neuter surgeries

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

To the Editor:Suncoast Humane Society’s preventive health care clinic is proud to announce that it has performed its 5,000th spay/neuter surgery. The clinic, located at 6781 San Casa Drive,...

Thanks in advance from the ‘Taste’ committee

To the Editor:The committee for The Taste of Boca Grande wish to thank in advance Terry Bisset and The Boca Bay Pass Club for once again hosting the Harry Chapin Food Bank charity. This...

More than $50,000 raised at SHS Tennis Ball on Wednesday

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The 8th Annual Tennis Ball, benefiting the programs, services, and homeless animals of Suncoast Humane Society, packed the house at the Boca Grande Club on January 27.More than 175 attendees...

TIS Chowder Dinner raises more than $6,000 for school PTO

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

TIS teacher Rebecca Blalock serving up some chowder. BY MARCY SHORTUSE The weather was chilly and blustery, which only heightened the community’s desire to partake in a steaming bowl of...

Taste, taste, taste …

January 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This is part two in a three-part series featuring each restaurant representing their deliciousness at the 2016 Taste of Boca Grande. The event will be...

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...