Author: Marcy Shortuse

Retired Col. Dieffenderfer to celebrate 100 years on Christmas Day service at St. Andrew’s Church

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Retired Colonel James “Jimmy D” Dieffenderfer will be turning 100 years old on Dec. 25, 2019. The Colonel is the father of Boca Grande resident and Royal Palm Players’ current President...

‘Taste’ tickets on sale now, event scheduled for February 3

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT It’s that time of the year again, when the eats are “grande” and the music is swinging at “The Taste of Boca Grande,” scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at the Boca Bay...

Red tide report …

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News, Opinion

In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at low and medium concentrations in Charlotte County, background to very low concentrations in and/or offshore of Lee County, and background...

BTT and the New Year

To the Editor: As 2019 draws to a close, many of us will write a list of resolutions for the New Year, things that we can do better, or action we can take to benefit our communities and improve the...

Profile: Candy Sasser

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Woman’s Club member Candy Sasser understands that Boca Bargains is truly a treasure hunt for shoppers. If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, you still have tomorrow,...

Obituary: Harold Curtis Wells Jr.

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Harold Curtis Wells Jr. of Cape Cod and Boca Grande passed away on December 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Medford, Massachusetts on June 11, 1933 to Ruth McKay and...

Memorial for Kim Honey

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A memorial service honoring the life of Kim Honey will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Gilchrist Ave. at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. The family invites Kim’s friends to join them at...

‘Taste’ event not only fun, but helpful as well

To the Editor: We at Harry Chapin Food Bank are looking forward to the 18th annual “Taste of Boca Grande” on Feb. 3, a highlight of the season and a testament to the caring and generosity of those who...

Historical Society thanks community for stellar support

To the Editor, and everyone in the community: Thanks to all who came to hear Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan speak on December 11. As the Beacon declared last week, she “awed” the crowd in the auditorium...

Obituary: Rosemary Fannie Bowler

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Rosemary Fannie Bowler, 89, until recently a resident of Boca Grande, passed away on July 26, 2019 after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Bowler Craveiro; brother-in-law, Donald...