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Dog park plans coming closer to fruition

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Many mourned the closing of the 7th Street dog park last September, but there is also anticipation in the air, as the opening of a new dog park is in our very near...

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11 films announced at 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival sneak peak party on Thursday

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The films for the 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival have been announced, and the lineup is sure to “wow” avid theater fans. At a preview party held on Thursday night, Jan. 23 at...

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More drainpipe work coming this week

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

For the next two weeks The Gasparilla Inn & Club will be installing storm drainpipe at locations around the island, including 7th St. and Palm Ave., East Railroad Avenue and Gasparilla Road....

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Scholarship deadline for Woman’s Club rapidly approaching

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: ...

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Witheringtons to speak at BIPS 4BIPS installment

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Barrier Island Parks Society is honored to host “Our Beaches are Alive!” as part of the BIPS 4 BIPS Speaking Series. This special program will be presented by renowned...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to landscaper who went to electric leafblowers

To theTo the Editor: Congratulations to Richard Allen Landscapers! Their decision to use electric leafblowers is a welcome relief. Were it that all landscapers follow suit, so island residents...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: No question about who doesn’t own the Promenade

To the Editor:The recent Beacon article regarding a lawsuit between a beachfront property owner and local historian Robert Johnson over rock obstructions being placed on the public “Promenade”...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Long-time resident praises Robert Johnson

To the Editor: Having been a resident for 40 years, not nearly as long as those before me who have enjoyed the charm and heritage of our island, it is so assuring to know that there are other...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Do you care?

To the Editor: The recent articles in the Boca Beacon about the Promenade and this week, the comparison of it to the iconic Sconset Bluff walk in Nantucket got my attention. I have only been a...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shame on you

To the Editor: Shame on the Comries. I am appalled at the attacking behavior toward a local long-time friend of the Boca Grande community, Robert Johnson. It is most unwelcomed here. Why don’t you...

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