Tag: The Pink Elephant

The Fletchers at The Pink

April 16, 2026
Staff Report
Community

Caroline Pelligrini, Bob Fletcher, Julie Moore, Fletcher with Fletcher Pelligrini, Riley and Chris Moore. Whether it’s a first, middle or last name, Fletcher is a strong name for sure. ...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Pink to Temp, big challenge ahead … Terrie Smith

February 13, 2025
Garland Pollard
Profiles

When Terrie Smith started waiting tables at The Pink Elephant back in 1988, it was just about season. She had come to the area after living in Fort Lauderdale with her son, Shawn. Her parents did...

Pink pachyderm in the Gulf sunset

January 2, 2025
Staff Report
Featured News, News

On Saturday, Dec. 28, a pink elephant appeared in the clouds. The view was looking west across the Gulf in south Boca Grande. The photo was caught by Erin Reid, daughter-in-law of Boca Grande...

Inn reopening delayed, still asssessing damage

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News

While there was significant damage to The Gasparilla Inn during Hurricane Helene, President and General Manager Brent Cross and staff are working to get the operations back open as soon as...

GIFT Tournament dates set in November

October 11, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Join in another island tradition by fishing the 24th annual G.I.F.T (Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament) presented by Gasparilla Outfitters to benefit the Boca Grande...

Profile Eric Oberg

October 20, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Eric Oberg supervised some significant renovations that were completed over the summer months at Miller’s Dockside and Eagle Grille, located at Boca Grande Marina, where he is the...

Restaurants announced for TIS Chowder Dinner next week

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

A good bowl of chowder is hard to beat, and buying one for a good cause makes it taste even better. The Island School’s second annual Chowder Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday,...

Looking for something to eat? There’s still a few places

August 14, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

It’s that time of the year again. The tumbleweeds are tumbling, Julio the dog is napping in the street and our choices for food are becoming slimmer and slimmer. First, let us tell you what IS...