Author: Marcy Shortuse

OBITUARY: Mary Guyer

March 30, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Mary Dosdall Guyer, 88, of Boca Grande, formerly Saint Paul, Minn., went to heaven peacefully surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Memories of Mary Guyer from Her Children: Our...

This Date in the Boca Beacon

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO There was a mass exodus of man-o-wars parading through our waters. The Fishery Pier was on fire. TEN YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Dog Show took place with...

Local banks remain strong during uncertain times

March 23, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

We’ve all heard about the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature and most of us have wondered what would happen next to the other financial institutions down the line. It’s a logical thought...

Dog Park ribbon-cutting is nigh … let the cry of four-legged freedom ring!

March 23, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Though it hasn’t been built yet, the new Boca Grande Dog Park will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 28 at 11 a.m. at the location, the Lee County property at the dead end of Wheeler Road. Free parking...

Boca Beacon nominated for nine awards in 2023 Florida Press Association contest

March 23, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper contest has released their nominations for the year 2022, with the Boca Beacon up for nine awards. In the “Best Headline” category, Editor...

Troubles Treats feeds those in need … and those who crave goodies in general

March 23, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Many people assume the worst about teenagers. Madison Lutz is making a big dent in that negative assumption. She is 13 and is an amazing example of someone who gives her all for others. Madi loves...

Weekly red tide report

Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 72 samples along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in nine samples: six in Pinellas...

Patience and fortitude bring GME residents a bit closer to keeping their homes

March 16, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

The residents have contacted the right people. The ball is rolling. And cleanup has begun at Gasparilla Mobile Estates. Yes, the cleanup that park owner Carol Kropp reported would be $4 million...

Marshall Bush and ‘We the People’ at Hudson’s today

March 16, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

If you’re reading this on Friday, March 17 before 1 p.m.. make a plan to stop by Hudson’s Grocery and taste some of the newest Florida wine to hit the market. Co-founder Marshall Bush, daughter of...

Fixing the lean from ‘Ian the Mean’

March 16, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Gasparilla Island Lighthouse to be set back to rights after storm The old Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, a.k.a. the “Range Light” is having some post-Ian work done, as she is listing just a touch...