Author: Marcy Shortuse

Local CHEC to conduct free programs in November

To the Editor: Take a walk on the wet side! Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. (CHEC) will be conducting free Seagrass Adventure Estuary wading trips at Cedar Point Environmental Park,...

Friendly Boca face at Silver Lake Preserve in LaBelle

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Boca Beacon writer Sue Erwin spent a day with island quail hunting guide Phil O’Bannon last week and headed out to Silver Lake Preserve in LaBelle, FL. Phil has been quail hunting since he was a young...

What you need to know when you enter the voting booth

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

There are only four more days until the upcoming general election, and conversation is heating up. It may be leaving you confused, but with a little research you can approach the voting booth with confidence. There...

Royal Palm Players gears up for ‘Battle of the Sexes’

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment

The go-to group for theater fun, Royal Palm Players (RPP), is excited to announce its upcoming season with big productions and thematic concerts based on the oldest competition under the sun, the battle...

OBITUARY: Todd C. Barry

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Todd C. Barry, 50 of North Port, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1966 in Harvey, Illinois. Todd loved the Atlanta Falcons and was known for his humor and...

GIFT Tournament returns on Tuesday, Nov. 22

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Now is the time to sign up for the 2016 Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, sponsored by Gasparilla Outfitters, SunTech Builders, LLC and the Boca Grande...

Ladies Day poster announced, WRTT artists still being sought

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the official 27th Annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament artist. Brendan Coudal is back for the 2017 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, with...

Range Light update from BIPS

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY JIM GRANT OF THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – The Barrier Island Parks Society announced this week that restoration of our Gasparilla Island Light (GIL) is proceeding on schedule...

Your weekly road paving update …

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC will be working on Gasparilla Road for the next three weeks, widening shoulders and repaving. Lane closures are set for one-lane traffic only throughout the work...

Letter to the Editor: Last call to get early ballots dropped off in Lee County

To the Editor: The deadline to request to vote by mail has now expired. You can still drop your ballot off in person, however. Voted ballots must be physically returned (not just postmarked) to the...