Author: Marcy Shortuse

Bombenger takes top prize in first tourney of season

If the first tarpon tournament of the 2023 season, held last Saturday night, gives any indication as to what is in store, it might just be a pretty interesting season. Capt. Chad Bombenger and his...

Dwindling days until the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament mean it’s time to make sure you know your schedule

The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament of 2023 is fast approaching, with 25 boats expected to have signed up by early next week. Fishing will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 17 and 18, in...

New golf cart ordinance in limbo as DeSantis weighs his decision

May 11, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

On Wednesday, May 11 Gov. Ron DeSantis had a bill on his desk that could affect Gasparilla Island in a big way. House Bill 949 is all about golf cart use and the requirements needed to operate one....

Island firefighters donate more than $80K to community since Hurricane Ian hit last year

May 11, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

The next time you see our local firefighters out selling their shirts or cooking up barbecue, remember why it is they do what they do. The answer is simple – they do what they do to help their friends...

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

May 11, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Columns

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Waylon, Matt and Dan took top honors in the Howl at the Moon Tournament. There were 39 releases in that three-hour tournament. TEN YEARS AGO The new...

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FISHING

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Pets of the Week

May 11, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Community

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The wind blew hard, the COWs danced and fell down

May 4, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Did you know that COWs can dance? They surely can, and we saw it happening on the morning of Sunday, April 30 and into the following day. Strong storms with tornadic activity and high winds ripped...

A sad but necessary goodbye

You’re not going to like what we’re about to say, but you knew it was coming. The Community Tree across from Hudson’s Grocery will be coming down soon, as Hurricane Ian apparently put a final nail...