Author: Marcy Shortuse

Body found on beach at Stump Pass, graffiti investigated on island

August 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Police & Fire

STAFF REPORT – The death of a man whose body was found at the water’s edge in Stump Pass Park in Englewood on Friday, July 31 has been ruled as a suicide. The call came in around 12:19 p.m. on...

Boca Grande named as one of islands in Zac Brown Band’s new song, ‘You and Islands’

August 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – “Let’s get back to you and islands Compass Cay and the warm salt air, Staring at that blue horizon Close my eyes and I’m right back there. I swear the sunset at Boca Grand(e) Made...

You bet your life I took the pledge … a note from a long-time, well-loved island resident

BY SUSAN BOWERS – More than anything, I want my friends and neighbors in Boca Grande to stay well. It is our cherished home. I have never met fi ner people or had better, more loyal friends. They...

The Boca Grande Club early years: The 1970s and 80s

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – A November 1978 article in the St Petersburg Times announced the creation of a new development on Gasparilla Island, to be called the Boca Grande...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs

To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners today authorized the next round of LeeCARES programs to assist individuals, families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board...

EDITORIAL: County Manager proud of response to COVID-19

August 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial

BY ROGER DESJARLAIS – I want to thank Lee County’s residents for your perseverance during these difficult times. I also want to thank our Lee County employees who have stepped up to the challenge...

Beacon team wins 13 awards at FPA competition

August 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – It was a good showing for the Boca Beacon team at the Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper Awards on Friday, July 31, with the virtual presentation announcing 13...

GICIA Update: Mercabo Cove Project showing signs of change

August 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MISTY NICHOLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GICIA – The GICIA’s Mercabo Cove Project is showing signs of progress. Construction firm TSI Disaster Recovery along with Project Engineer and Manager,...

PROFILE: Ashli Price

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – A day in retail is rewarding when a customer finds the perfect pair of jeans. Fabrics of all shades and textures can be combined to create a unique style that reflects someone’s...

OBITUARY: Carol Clark Compton

Carol Clark Compton, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 29, 2020. She was living in Chandler, Arizona. Carol was born on December 4, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to George and Lucille...