Tag: Boca Grande

As stone crab season begins many wonder … are those crabs safe to eat?

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s officially stone crab season, and Dr. Phil Gravinese, a scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, said early testing has revealed catches close to shore have not been...

Help celebrate 75 years of service with the BGFD

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Join Chief C.W. Blosser and the rest of the staff at the Boca Grande Fire Department as they celebrate 75 years of service to Gasparilla Island on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 4...

Botched brownies lead to smoky Island House situation

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

All was well in the end on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at approximately 7:30 p.m. after the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the call of a structure fire in the 400 block of Gulf Boulevard, at the...

Come out for the spookiest of island traditions: The Boca Grande Halloween Carnival

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Kids, start thinking about your costume and decide if you are going to be scary, funny, cute or adorable for the annual Boca Grande Community Center Halloween Carnival. The carnival...

Beacon looking for veteran stories

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you would like to recognize him or her, please contact us at the Boca Beacon. Our November 2 and 9 issues...

Want to make history? Historical Society volunteers sought

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historical Society is seeking volunteers for the upcoming season at the History Center. Assistance is needed to help preserve Gasparilla Island’s unique history....

Farmers Market opening date announced

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY STAFF REPORT The weekly Farmers Market at Wheeler Road ballfield is set to open for season on Friday, Dec. 21 running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday and continuing through April, 2019. Local...

Check out paradise, eat some Bubba’s Roadhouse and celebrate Cayo Costa

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Explorers of secluded parks are invited to come and celebrate Cayo Costa Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. This annual event is held on the northern end of Cayo...

Profile: Jodi Overman

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Many of the residents in Boca Grande could easily recognize Jodi Overman’s smiling face due the number of years she’s spent working on the island. Most recently, she accepted a...

Steve Seidensticker Celebration of Life

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A celebration of the life of Steve Seidensticker will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Edson Keith Estate, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. In lieu of cards and flowers, the...