Author: Marcy Shortuse

Mote Marine Laboratory ‘living docks’ thriving in Boca Grande Canals

May 29, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- The “living dock” project continues in Boca Grande, and Mote Marine Laboratory has been working over the past few months to make sure this project is kept alive and thriving in Boca Grande...

Boca Beacon, Gasparilla Island Magazine up for 20 awards at upcoming virtual presentation

May 29, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- The staff of the Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Island Magazine are up for 19 awards at a virtual presentation by the Florida Presentation and Florida Magazine Association that will be held...

It’s the summer send-off! Lee County announces limited summer camp space

May 29, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The summer season is all about pool days, tennis matches and sending the kids away for a summer stay. For those of you wondering what summer camp plans are in store for your kids,...

No nose swabs here … OneBlood tests for COVID antibodies through blood donation

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The next time you see a Big Red Bus around, you may want to set an appointment and take a seat. OneBlood is currently testing all blood donations for COVID-19. Those who donate blood...

It’s hurricane season: Get ready now!

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- It’s that time of year again, when local residents cross their fingers and toes in hopes that tropical winds don’t break the pool screen or knock down the palm trees – or worse. Like...

If you’re cleaning out that pantry, here’s where to donate

STAFF REPORT- Islanders are beginning to head north and are asking about where to leave non-perishable food. Questions may be directed to Jane Caple at (941) 223-2367, Jim Cochrun at (239) 682-0091...

Are you missing packages or mail?

STAFF REPORT- If you are a post office box holder on the island or a guest who is expecting mail, and you have not received it, contact us at the Boca Beacon, mshortuse@bocabeacon.com. Several people...

Come out and cheer for Island School graduates!

May 29, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- This Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 10:30 a.m. you will get a chance to let our Island School fifth grade graduates how proud of them you are, as a community. Because the traditional...

BGFGA announces Jay Joiner buckle winner to be announced after Quarantine Classic on June 5

May 29, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association has announced that the winner of the Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle will be awarded this year to the winner with the most releases in El Torneo Mas Rico –...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There is a full moon out this year

To the Editor: We can’t seem to get over the lunacy. The panic. The illogical decisions. While the coronavirus was most active, everyone was told we don’t have to wear masks, even though the N95...