Tag: Boca Grande

Do you have a veteran story to share?

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you’d like to honor and recognize him or her, please contact us at the Boca Beacon. Our November 8 issue...

Celebrate a day of fun on Cayo Costa on Nov. 2

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY FRIENDS OF CAYO COSTA The annual Celebrate Cayo Costa State Park event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. All-inclusive tickets feature round- trip boat...

Island condo owners donating income from rentals to Hurricane Dorian aid

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ PROVIDED BY GASPARILLA VACATIONS From now until March 15, 2020, a local couple will be donating all income from condominium rentals to the Bahamas to aid Hurricane Dorian victims. More than...

BGSTA plans memorial bench for Nancy Lingeman

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MELISSA CSANK Nancy Lingeman may be gone, but she has most definitely not been forgotten by the many people whose lives she touched. The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) has chosen...

Obituary: Royal Firman III

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Royal “Rooky” Firman III passed away in Denver, Colorado on October 12, 2019 at the age of 71. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Royal Firman, Jr. and Pamela Humphrey, he attended Hawken School, The...

Profile: Bradley Fuson

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Englewood native Bradley Fuson has held several positions at the Loose Caboose Restaurant for the past four years. He grew up in Englewood and attended Vineland Elementary School,...

Resident unhappy with swing bridge opening for maintenance

To the Editor: As a member of the Boca Grande Club and a frequent visitor to the island, I feel compelled to register a complaint regarding an inconvenience to traffic yesterday (October 17) caused...

In response to the code enforcement issues

To the Editor: In your article you mention: “After all, if people can’t find a place to sit down, they will park as close as possible to the business. This compounds the problem.” The same happens...

Mallet club will offer instructional clinics

To the Editor: The Gasparilla Mallet Club is holding weekly “get to know the game” sessions with free croquet instructional clinics for prospective members every Monday at 3:30, as well as a “golf”...

Halloween climb, bats, carnival and cake walk coming up

October 18, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT It will be a Halloween to remember this year, as there are a multitude of interesting – yet creepy – activities to participate in that feature an All Soul’s Eve flavor. The fun...