Tag: Boca Grande

GICIA announces tour dates for Mercabo

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA As you drive by the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association’s (GICIA) Mercabo Preserve, have you ever wondered about the ecological restoration that has...

It gets curiouser and curiouser … As new post office information comes to light, those cards and letters keep coming in

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

Problems with the mail are still prevalent on the island (according to several new missives that have come through to the Beacon office), so we thought we would give you an update on the...

Duggins to speak to Boca Grande Historical Society

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT On Thursday, March 14, the Boca Grande Historical Society will present its third lecture of the season. Dr. Ryan Duggins, an underwater archaeologist with the State of Florida Bureau...

Lit Forum to present ‘Never Let Me Go’ next Thursday

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Literature Forum’s February session was well attended and featured an animated discussion of Marilynn Robinson’s novel “Gilead.” The first-time presenter, Charles Clarke,...

Boca Grande family seeks support for Sugarshack Kickstarter

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Spencer Paterson, son of Boca Grande Realtor Becky Paterson, has started a live music café and digital video production company called Sugarshack. Spencer is an aerial/video...

An afternoon with Judy Collins: A fan’s perspective

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY DEAN LAUX Thanks to Pia Lindstrom and the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, an overflow crowd of islanders and guests were privileged to “eavesdrop” on a delightful conversation between...

Give blood, get some ice cream and go see a flick

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT A blood drive will be hosted by the Boca Grande Health Clinic on Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As a thank you for saving lives, all donors will receive a voucher for a...

Boots’ Bead for Life campaign: How do women become a part of the program?

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY BOOTS TOLSDORF I am frequently asked about the process of recruiting and training women beaders who learn the craft of rolling recycled paper into the rather intricate patterns of the various...

Chico the monkey stole her pork and beans: Capt. Marian Schneider visits History Bytes, recalls childhood memories

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The audience laughed, and some cried, when Capt. Marian Schneider shared memories of growing up on the island, her pioneering efforts of ecotourism and the closing of her business...

… annnnnd, they’re off! Boca Grande 5K runners

The Boca Grande 5K Fun Run & Walk was held on Sunday, Feb. 24 with almost 300 runners in attendance. For complete race results, go to runsignup.com. Photos by Dusty and Len