Author: Boca Beacon

Roby Harrington, 1929-2024

June 13, 2024
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Roby Harrington III died peacefully at his home in Manchester, VT on May 31 surrounded by family and friends, he was 95. Retired Chairman of the Y&R Group, Roby is survived by his children Roby...

Henry Lee Elwood, 89, passed away surrounded by family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 9, 2024. Beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Henry was true to Cresco through and through; he was humble...

Robert Schoenfeld 1935-2024

June 13, 2024
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Robert ‘Bob’ Schoenfeld, 89 of Maineville, passed away on May 8, 2024. Born to Clarence and Rosalyn (nee Goetzke) Schoenfeld on April 4, 1935, Marinette, Wisconsin. Bob was an example of faith and...

Gasparilla Inn Letter: Keep Boca Grande as ‘welcoming town’ in all parking discussions

BY BRENT CROSS, PRESIDENT, THE GASPARILLA INN Editor’s note: Wednesday, The Gasparilla Inn sent a Letter to the Editor concerning parking in Boca Grande. The letter, from President and General Manager...

Letters: The Island is fragile

To the Editor: The State of Florida recognized the environmental sensitivity of our island by establishing it as a State Conservation District in the Gasparilla Island Conservation District...

Letters: A reminder on the Post Office and safety during annual Dog Bite Awareness Campaign

To the Editor: Did anyone bite you at work today? On average, nearly 15 mail carriers per day will say, “Yes.” Here in Boca Grande, we do not have delivery services, but we would like the...

Howl at the Moon tarpon tourney set for Saturday, June 1

Saturday event benefits Maritime Museum BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, PRESIDENT GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM The mighty “silver king” has been making a spectacular show in the Pass. Fishing action...

Letters: Island’s blue barrels were help to Englewood Helping Hand charity

To the Editor: Thank you for weekly coverage which reminded Islanders to donate their non-perishable food to Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. The donations in the blue barrels were taken to the...

Pam Hannah 1943-2024

May 23, 2024
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Some individuals lead a life of quiet service to others, spreading joy and providing assistance to those in need whenever possible. Such a person was Pamela Morris Hannah, who passed away Wednesday,...

Livingston Sheppard 1928-2024

May 20, 2024
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Livingston Byrns Sheppard II was born in the Appalachian mountains of Jenkins, Kentucky to his father Livingston Byrns Sheppard Sr and mother Mecca Vicars, both of Virginia, on April 19, 1928. Growing...