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TIS announces list of chefs for chowder dinner … at least, so far

January 12, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Education

We’re getting closer to the date of The Island School’s Chowder Dinner, one of Boca Grande’s most sumptuous events. Take-out or dine-in eating options are available. The event will be held on...

Time is winding down to turn in educational scholarship applications to Woman’s Club

January 12, 2023
Staff Report
Education, News

The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. General criteria for application include: – Candidate has applied to a...

Will the shrimp boat ever be in again?

A look at what happened to the Capt. C.J. It seems like almost every day brings us another reason to get really grumpy with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Just when it seems like your back...

The green flash: Have you seen it? Do you know what it is?

January 12, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Watching the sunset in Boca Grande is one of the most favored traditions, whether you live here year-round or just vacation here. Stopping your day to watch that fiery ball hit the Gulf of...

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Tesla Quartet was performing at the Community Center, Mote was celebrating their five year anniversary on the island and the Three Sisters’...

The Time of the Chowder is almost upon us!

January 5, 2023
Staff Report
News

Get ready, as The Island School’s Chowder Dinner is coming on January 27 If you are a fan of chowdery goodness and a scintillating silent auction, with a nice 50/50 raffle thrown in, you won’t...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Nurse Jenny Maday talks about her new job at the Boca Grande Health Clinic

January 5, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Helping people feel better and being in the great outdoors are two of the top things that make Jenny Maday happy. Jenny is the newest registered nurse to join the Boca Grande Health Clinic team....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is it already time to think about the 2023 fishing season? Heck yes, it is! Get your captain for the ‘Howls’

To the Editor: Happy New Year to ALL! The G.I.M.M. is happy to announce the 2023 dates for the HOWL AT THE MOON Tournaments: Please book your Captains now for the 2023 Season! HOWL AT...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An announcement from the Charlotte County Property Appraiser

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser reminds businesses and rental property owners the deadline for filing 3034 tangible personal property tax returns is April 3,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Habitat’s 3rd Annual Build Campaign ‘Dollar for Dollar’ match in progress

To the Editor, All monies raised during the current Habitat for Humanity “Dollar for Dollar” match will go directly into building homes for families like Jennifer Morales and her children. ...