Author: Marcy Shortuse

Boca Grande dogs take spotlight at Woman’s Club show

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The rain arrived at the Boca Grande Community Center at almost the same time the dogs, handlers and spectators came, but temperaments were cheery and soon chased the clouds...

Details for Ladies Day, World’s Richest starting to come together for 2019 season

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

Ladies, are you ready to win some money this year? The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce has not only announced the times for the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament and the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament,...

Beacon staff nominated for nine Florida Press Association awards

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Florida Press Association released their 2019 nominees for the Better Weekly Newspaper Awards, and the Boca Beacon team found themselves nominated in nine categories. Each category contains two...

Bike parade, Spring Fair to be held next weekend; get your entries ready this week

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

On Saturday, March 30 the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center will be transformed into a “Safari” of fun. Since 1986 the Spring Fair has been an annual island tradition, sponsored by the Boca...

A fascinating find just north of our island: Historical Society hosts doctor who found indigenous remains

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Human skeletal remains were discovered in the Gulf of Mexico by an archaeological team in 2017, and Dr. Ryan M. Duggins gave a presentation at the Boca Grande Community Center about...

South Central Florida eco-tour planned by Friends

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

Join the Friends of Boca Grande on an eco-tour of South Central Florida to learn about ancient habitats that are home to the elusive scrub jay, the restoration of the Kissimmee River, the Florida ranching...

2018 water quality report released by Water Association

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION – Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s 2018 Water Quality Report is now available online at www.mygiwa.com/2018CCR.pdf. This report...

Former real estate editor Bubil to speak about buildings he loves

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

Harold Bubil, the recently retired real estate editor of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has written many articles titled “Florida Buildings I Love,” and he will share some of those during a lecture at...

OBITUARY: Lori Charette

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

BY ANNE LAMORIELLO – There was no cry for help, just a big splash. Without even thinking and before I could run for help, Lori had pushed away from the dock in our 12-foot dingy in the direction...

Critter Classic needs sponsors

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society is seeking business and group sponsorships for their 11th annual Critter Classic Golf Scramble. The popular charity event will be held Saturday, April 20 at the...