Tag: Boca Beacon

Three hours later, the Historic Preservation Board decided the house is just a bit … too … big …

BY MARCY SHORTUSE The people who filled the audience seats at the Wednesday, March 11 Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting didn’t know what they had gotten themselves into when they...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog

I Silverdene Emblem O’Neill (familiarly known to my family, friends, and acquaintances as Blemie), because the burden of my years and infirmities is heavy upon me, and I realize the end of my life...

Sister’s Restaurant holding fundraiser for miracle baby, mom calls for help

BY OLIVIA CAMERON Sister’s Italian American Restaurant is one of the only places on the island to sit down for quality pizza and pasta, and that family feeling. Yet, a cherished employee is unsure...

Talking tackle and equipment at Saturday’s ‘Coffee with Captains’

STAFF REPORT This week’s topic at “Coffee with Captains,” to be held this Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m., is “Tackle & Equipment.” The talk will cover multiple styles of tackle used for the Boca...

So long, it’s been good to know ya …

BY BOB ELLIOT I have often been accused by being a “homer.” For those not familiar with the term, it means someone who always roots for their local team. A baseball announcer recently accused his...

The economy and artificial intelligence? Island economic pros discuss what’s going on with our money

BY OLIVIA CAMERON The 2020 Ecosummit presented by the members of the Boca Grande Economics Group detailed all of the US economy’s greatest challenges, current concerns, and future technological...

Round up your dogies and lasso your pardners … it’s bike parade time!

STAFF REPORT It is time once again for the Boca Grande Bike Path Parade and Woman’s Club Spring Fair, this year to be held on Saturday, March 28. This will be the 35th year for this island...

The case of the never-finished house on Little Gasparilla revisited

BY OLIVIA CAMERON Have you ever wondered about unfinished metal house that sits on Little Gasparilla? If you haven’t, then you’re bound to hear more about it. Past the toll bridge on the way...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Strawberry Festival, a ‘mission from God,’ raised almost $80,000 this year

To the Editor: From the many volunteers of all ages involved, to local businesses and visitors, the 2020 United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival was a community event. It was a beautiful...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where you’re from means everything

To my Hometown, Wow, it’s a little bitter-sweet to write this letter to … all of you. Many of you have gotten to know me over the years for a number of reasons. You joined the Chamber of...