Tag: Lighthouse United Methodist Church

Garden: Locally grown flowers give arrangements a TJ McGrath appeal

BY LAMAR TOOLE New Jersey farmer-grown flowers were in bloom at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Jan. 8, offsetting a gray landscape outside. Inside, Boca Grande Garden Club...

Englewood Chamber thanks donors for hurricane relief

January 16, 2025
Boca Beacon
Community, News

BY THE ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the Englewood community and a substantial contribution from the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande, the...

Edison Paxton 1940-2024

January 16, 2025
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Edison “Ed” Paxton passed at the age of 84. Survived by his daughters Lorraine (Dan) Lietz, Amy (Mark) Doyle and sister Mary Ellen Phillips. He was predeceased by his wife Beth and brother Bill....

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Making gluten-free macaroons tasty, Laura Witt

January 2, 2025
Sheila Evans
Profiles

It’s terrible when food is your enemy. Laura Witt is working to take the “bite” out of food that is meant to make us happy. Laura is a baker who makes exclusively gluten-free deliciousness. ...

Boca Grande’s Island Disaster Fund ends with over $3.5 million in donations

January 2, 2025
Garland Pollard
Community, News

The island Disaster Fund is now at $3,596,000 to aid island non-profits and businesses. “It keeps coming in,” said co-organizer Larry Hannah, who is one of a group of volunteers who are helping...

Christmas Church Services

December 19, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News

Below are upcoming Christmas services on island. Lighthouse United Methodist Church December 24 • Family Service 5 p.m.• Traditional candlelight service 7 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic...

Boca Grande Disaster Fund donations run through Dec. 31

December 19, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

Four volunteers for program agree on each situation and meet with businesses and orgs The Boca Grande Disaster Fund is now approaching $3.5 million in donations to support the recovery of the...

Disaster Fund has reserved or dispersed 97 percent of donations for non-profits and businesses

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

Donations taken through end of month for relief The Boca Grande Island Disaster Fund, with over $3.4 million in collected donations, has dispersed or reserved 97 percent of those donations for...

Disaster Fund continues to help businesses, non-profits

December 5, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Community, News

Over $3.4 million collected so far The Island Disaster Fund, with over $3.4 million in collected donations, continues to distribute money to island businesses and non-profits. “If we hadn’t...

Hurricane debrief set for Tuesday

The public is invited to attend a detailed debrief presentation by the Boca Grande Fire Department regarding extensive Gasparilla Island emergency response and recovery operations during...