Author: Marcy Shortuse

Obituary: James Anthony Eha

February 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

James Anthony Eha, MD, 80, of Boca Grande, Florida passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his Lee County residence. Born on February 25, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he had served in the...

Four new pros in Tennis Expo: Action starts next week

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY JEN FIERS – The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series starts next Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club. Matches will continue each Wednesday thereafter until March 16th with donations...

What you’re missing this week: Pet blessing photos, chowder and Taste of Boca teaser

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Make sure you pick up this week’s January 29 edition of the Boca Beacon to find photos from The Island School chowder dinner, The Blessing of the Animals and Part Three of our Taste of Boca menu...

Island could see emergency services changes

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In a meeting held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 Charlotte County Emergency Management Services made it clear they are interested in pursuing taking over emergency fire and medical...

WE MADE IT! GICIA moves forward to close Mercabo on Friday

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased to announce that they are proceeding to close on Friday, Jan. 29th, 2016 on...

Notice to Mariners: Bridge closed to boat traffic first week in February

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Next week, the swing bridge will be closed to boat traffic from February 1 through February 7 so GLF can remove the steel sections of the old swing bridge. The notice is also posted on the GIBA web...

Best-selling author, journalist Hampton Sides to speak at Fust benefit

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The JF Library Foundation proudly announces that New York Times best-selling author and journalist Hampton Sides will headline its Annual Benefit on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium...

Garden Club to feature world-renowned florist Gaffney at next meeting

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB – The The Boca Grande Garden Club is so pleased to announce that world-renowned floral designer Michael Gaffney, who currently has 13 design schools across...

Tennis Classic finals slated for next week

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic, sponsored by the Boca Beacon, is down to the final rounds this Saturday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. with Shannon Coe playing Eve Harrison and Jordan Ittersagen playing...

Englewood Bank & Trust Invitational Art Festival this weekend

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Art by Bill Cantwell The 30th Annual Englewood Bank & Trust Invitational Art Festival is this Saturday & Sunday, January 30-31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Englewood Bank & Trust’s...