Author: Marcy Shortuse

Farmers Market opening date announced

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY STAFF REPORT The weekly Farmers Market at Wheeler Road ballfield is set to open for season on Friday, Dec. 21 running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday and continuing through April, 2019. Local Roots,...

Check out paradise, eat some Bubba’s Roadhouse and celebrate Cayo Costa

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Explorers of secluded parks are invited to come and celebrate Cayo Costa Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. This annual event is held on the northern end of Cayo Costa...

Profile: Jodi Overman

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Many of the residents in Boca Grande could easily recognize Jodi Overman’s smiling face due the number of years she’s spent working on the island. Most recently, she accepted a position...

Steve Seidensticker Celebration of Life

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A celebration of the life of Steve Seidensticker will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Edson Keith Estate, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. In lieu of cards and flowers, the family...

Obituary: Charles C. Whitaker II

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Charles C. Whitaker II, best known as Sonny, passed away on October 10, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. Sonny was born in Tampa on June 12, 1920 to parents Karl E and Olivia Moody Whitaker. He attended H.B....

Great memories of a unique man

To the Editor: Hello, I am Chris Grilo, U.S. Army. I am serving in Kabul, Afghanistan right now. I live and have family in Port Charlotte (Murdock area). I moved from Hicksville, New York (Long Island)...

Chamber mixer to feature Mota’s Munchies October 18

October 12, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

Don’t miss the first Chamber mixer of the season, co-hosted by newest Chamber member Mota’s Munchies Fresh Mexican Cuisine and the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 18 in...

Hurricane Michael missed the island, but we still felt effects

October 12, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Coast Guard had to take two men off this sailboat on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 9 near Gasparilla Island, as eight-foot swells had the 50-foot sailboat in jeopardy. The unmanned vessel named “OldSkool”...

Fire Department to host celebration of 75th anniversary on October 24

October 12, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In 1941 Gasparilla Island was on alert, with the looming prospect of a world war in mind. Residents were taking turns standing on rooftops to watch for Nazi submarines in...

Beacon looking for veteran stories

October 12, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you would like to recognize him or her, please contact us at the Boca Beacon. Our November 2 and 9 issues will contain the...