Author: Marcy Shortuse

It took a lot of talking, but Boca Grande North is getting cleaned up

January 13, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Another chapter in the Hurricane Ian saga is about to be closed – The Tale of the Tremendous Trash Pile. This week trucks contracted by the state of Florida came to start taking away the large pile...

PETS OF THE WEEK

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TIS announces list of chefs for chowder dinner … at least, so far

January 12, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Education

We’re getting closer to the date of The Island School’s Chowder Dinner, one of Boca Grande’s most sumptuous events. Take-out or dine-in eating options are available. The event will be held on Friday,...

It’s been awhile since the kayak launch was usable, soooo … what’s up with that?

January 12, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

If you’re one of the many people who love to kayak and frequently used the 19th Street launch, and you love a good mystery, this story might interest you. It’s a mystery because the entity...

Will the shrimp boat ever be in again?

A look at what happened to the Capt. C.J. It seems like almost every day brings us another reason to get really grumpy with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Just when it seems like your back hairs...

Get ready for ‘On Golden Pond’ and the return of the Royal Palm Players next week

January 12, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment, News

By Nancy White, Royal Palm Players As an important contribution to Boca Grande’s recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, the Royal Palm Players, to great anticipation, goes on with the show...

The green flash: Have you seen it? Do you know what it is?

January 12, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Watching the sunset in Boca Grande is one of the most favored traditions, whether you live here year-round or just vacation here. Stopping your day to watch that fiery ball hit the Gulf of Mexico,...

BOCA BEACON (not so) ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Tesla Quartet was performing at the Community Center, Mote was celebrating their five year anniversary on the island and the Three Sisters’ variances...

Why are our beaches, playground and 5th Street docks closed?

January 6, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

While many things are slowly coming back from the storm named Ian that turned us upside down, there are still a few things that are frustrating. Stuck in our craw, if you will. Three of those are the...