Author: Marcy Shortuse

Capt. Charlie Coleman and team aboard “Pass Time” take first in World’s Richest with 12 releases, Coleman wins Jay Joiner Belt Buckle

The results of the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament are in, with Capt. Charlie Coleman and his team on “Pass Time” taking first place in the two-day competition with 12 fish released....

Capt. Frank and the team on ‘Native’ take first

If the tarpon could talk, they would tell you some tall tales about Capt. Frank Davis. Some would tell you about the time he had their grandfather on the line, others would tell the story of the time...

Fishery property owners ready to start again after storm

May 18, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Activity at The Fishery property is threefold in terms of projects that are going on there, but none of them have anything to do with museums, reproductions of buildings that once stood there or mullet...

That new lady looks shady

This new little Shady Lady has taken the place of the old cedar tree across from Hudson’s that was dubbed “the Community Tree” back in 1954. On Monday the old one was taken down to the main trunk,...

Parks & Rec director gone, word of new replacement still pending

May 18, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Lee County Parks & Recreation Supervisor Jesse Kanuch has left his position at the Boca Grande Community Center, leaving many wondering what will happen next. According to Lee County, it’s just...

Turtles nesting on the bay side? Is it a new trend?

May 18, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association has been busy already with the annual activities, including one very unusual nest, bird nests and lighting issues on the beach. According to Denise Juergens,...

Boca Grande Preschool end of the year parties

May 18, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Waylon took his team on “Blaze” to victory at Ladies Day, the “Grande” Tradition began and the roster for the World’s Richest was announced with Capt. Chad...

Cell tower schedule shows we might be back in business by August

May 11, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Big news has been handed down from the Boca Grande Cellphone Tower Committee and tower building company Vertical Bridge. They announced that it is possible we will have a fully operational cellphone...

Clinic demo, expansion plans denied by BGHPB

May 11, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

‘Octopus Tree’ nomination sought to save it It was easy to see that the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board didn’t want to make the decision they felt they had to make on Wednesday, May 10 at...