Tag: Gasparilla Island

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...

Profile: Krista Potthast-Haynes

January 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

By Sue Erwin Boca Grande Realtor Krista Potthast-Haynes has been a professional Realtor with Michael Saunders on the island since 2014. She is also a board-certified informatics nurse...

Storms sweep island, bring damage

January 17, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Looking for your first taste of the ‘Taste?’

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Pick up the January 15, 2016 edition of the Boca Beacon to read all about the first six restaurant menus for the 2016 Taste of Boca Grande! Tickets are $90 for the February 1 event at the Boca...

GICIA announces match challenge and wildlife art auction

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased and encouraged by the outpouring of support toward the purchase of the...

Pass Club’s Wetzel and returning champ Steck in Tennis Expo

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

H Wetzel Jessica Steck BY JEN FIERS The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held this spring each Wednesday at 4:00 pm at the Boca Grande Club from February 3rd to March...

Boca Blooms to host open house next weekend

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Bob Swisher, Eric Haronowski, Barb King, Andre Roslikov, Constance McMahon and Dodo Hamilton. BY SUE ERWIN The owners of a new floral shop in town called Boca Blooms will be hosting an open...