Tag: The Temptation

Merritt ‘Babe’ Darna 1938-2024

Merritt “Babe” Neel Darna, a member of one of Boca Grande’s legacy families, died December 24, 2024. Babe was born on May 16, 1938 to Alfonso and Edith Darna on the remote barrier island of Cayo...

Smiles abound as more spots open

December 6, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

Fugate’s Patio Shop is open on weekends. Aqua Boutique was open for the holiday weekend, and to the delight of shoppers will have regular hours beginning Dec. 12. The Inn Bakery opened this week in...

Temp cocktail sign unshaken by storm

A celebratory reinstallation of The Temptation sign on Park Avenue on Tuesday. From left, co-owners Jeffrey Simmons, Andy Duncan and Kevin Stockdale. This week they were working hard to re-open as...

Park Avenue gets back in shape

Above, cleaning the neon sign at The Temp. Right, Bobby Miller delivering new equipment at Hudson’s Grocery. Below, Jorge of Grassnology with new landscaping at Grande Flats and Gasparilla Adventures. Photos...

The 75th for The Temp, on the 76th, this weekend

Homer Addison would be proud of the shindig planned for Saturday, Oct. 7, as The Temptation will hold a street party to celebrate their 75th anniversary … on their 76th anniversary. Not only...

Profile: Betty Hill

May 27, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN – Betty Hill distinctly remembers arriving in Boca Grande for the first time in 1955. It was a time when there was, quite literally, nothing here with the exception of about 125...

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, Jan. 23 from...

‘Taste’ restaurants announced

December 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

So far, 19 restaurants have signed on to become part of the legendary feast we have all come to know as “The Taste.” The Taste of Boca Grande in 2016 will be held on Monday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m....

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 open....