Author: Marcy Shortuse

BGHPB hosts special presentation at monthly meeting about proposal to demo two Gilchrist structures

April 13, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

The April meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board, held on April 12, was far from being a simple one well in advance of the day it was held. Letters had been coming for quite some time...

What exactly is the ‘Whispering Bench?

April 13, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
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There’s a lot of speculation about a structural “folly” along The Promenade, located behind 161 Gilchrist Ave., called “The Whispering Bench,” or “Whispering Circle.” It was part of the large Crowninshield...

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Garden Club celebrated their 20 year anniversary with a tea party at the home of Nora Lea Reefe. The Island School art exhibit showcased unique...

Bob Fletcher and his secret to longevity

Next in the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s web video series, “Secrets to Longevity,” is Robert (Bob) Fletcher, one of the Island’s nonagenarians (those in their 90s). Watch Bob’s secrets to longevity,...

BOCA GRANDE’S (SORT OF)ACCUWEATHER REPORT

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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

FIVE YEARS AGO Boca Grande Causeway history was made after a massive Spring Break party a one-day car crossing record was set – 4,989 to be exact. TEN YEARS AGO Andy Ireland presided over...

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Meeting up at Southern Design Living

April 6, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
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Don’t forget, it’s Bogus Beacon time!

When you open your paper this week, make sure to remember that the little section that falls out from the middle IS NOT REAL NEWS. Please don’t think the chupacabras, the latrines on Gilchrist...

A great day for the dogs!

March 30, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
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More than 50 people turned out to witness the ribbon cutting of the Wheeler Road Community Dog Park, which will be opening by the end of the summer with full...