Author: Marcy Shortuse

PENDING OBITUARY: Sandy Bylaska

February 9, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Sandy Bylaska, tournament judge extraordinnaire and such a well-loved woman in our community, has passed away. She is now with the love of her life, husband Jackie. Sandy did not mince words. If...

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The sale of Las Olas, a home that was once part of the Crowninshield compound on Gilchrist Avenue, broke island real estate records when it sold for $13 million. TEN...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need more debris hauled away? Here’s a number to call

To the Editor: Residents needing assistance with removal of storm debris on private property are reminded to apply to the Florida Division of Emergency Management by visiting iandebriscleanup.com...

History Bytes begins with tombstones and graveyards

The first History Bytes lecture of the 2023 season, brought to you by the Boca Grande Historical Society and Bank of America, regarded grave matters of the island – literally. The presentation given...

GME residents continue to fight eviction after storm

February 3, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

The residents of Gasparilla Mobile Estates are still doing what they can, when they can, to clean up their community and deal with an impending legal issue that will determine whether they can continue...

ON THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The cast of Royal Palm Players’ “Don’t Drink the Water” included Lynda Grant, Jim Grant, Ross Witschonke, Jeff Lehrian, Elaine Skypala and others. TEN...

Fire at temporary cell tower poses the question – when do we get a new permanent tower?

January 26, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

On Monday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a fire at the generator next to the cell phone tower near 5th Street and Park Avenue. While the source of the fire is undetermined,...

Gaston says they aren’t sure when work will wrap up on Gasparilla Island

January 26, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

It was hard for Vanita Auville, co-supervisor of Gaston Tree Debris Removal, to pinpoint when they would be able to finish up work at the end of Wheeler Road, but she did say that they would be working...

Boca Grande Film Festival 2023 lineup announced and it is not to be missed

January 26, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment, News

Launch party to be held tonight in conjunction with The Island School Chowder Dinner Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas. Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. This year’s lineup for the Boca Grande Film Festival...

Boca Grande Historical Society announces season schedule of events

The history of Gasparilla Island is rich, which is why new events scheduled by the Boca Grande Historical Society are always eagerly anticipated. To begin, History Bytes will be held every Wednesday...