Author: Boca Beacon

Chamber office has moved, but closed until October 1

July 24, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce office has moved into a new location, but will remain closed until October 1. The Chamber’s new location will be on Park Avenue adjacent to the Pink Pony...

Charlotte vs. FOCH will not have a hearing … for now

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY JACK SHORT – In spite of at least a year of discovery and preparation for a hearing between Charlotte County and certain property owners, and local conservationists, all parties agreed to terms...

FWC investigates boating accident in Bayou

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 8 p.m., the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a report of a boat that had run into the mangroves on Boca Grande Bayou. When firefighters arrived, by water...

Lee and Charlotte Counties accept Deepwater settlements, at a loss

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
Legal, News

Lee and Charlotte counties have each formally accepted settlements for their claims against BP, related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, at a fraction of the amounts for which they filed claims. In...

You think your one piece of trash won’t make a difference?

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

When you go to the beach for the day, it’s a long haul between the sand and the parking lot. Sometimes, in the fray, an item will escape your grasp, or you’ll look back and see a piece of garbage...

Obituary: Edward Cruz

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Edward Cruz, former CEO of E.E. Cruz and Company, Inc., philanthropist and entrepreneur, passed away on Tuesday, July 14 at his home in Bay Head, New Jersey with his family by his side. After treatment...

Obituary: JoAnne (Jo Jo) Faulstich

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

JoAnne (Jo Jo) Faulstich passed away on June 29, 2015 in Southwest Florida after a lengthy illness. She was a native of California and lived in Boca Grande for more than 30 years. Jo Jo graduated from...

Obituary: John O. Hastings

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

John O. Hastings, 85, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 24, 2015. He was a resident of the Boca Grande Club. John was the beloved husband of Susan and the late Mary Kate (nee Worcester) and...

Obituary: Capt. Jimmy Robertson

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Captain James “Jimmy” Andrew Robertson, 60, passed away peacefully Saturday July 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Marjie; his daughter, Julie Jean (Jon); his beloved grandchildren, Savannah...

Profile: Christine Stites

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
Profiles

BY JACK SHORT – She’s Chrissy to most, but only if you knew her after she moved here. Or before she became a professional. It’s a little confusing. She had switched to Christine in order to be...