Author: Marcy Shortuse

Historic Preservation Board discusses Journey’s End and possibility of rezoning downtown for multi-use

At the monthly meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, April 13, the sentinel of 18th street – Journey’s End – was the topic of discussion, as the board voted unanimously...

Downtown road resurfacing looks like a ‘go’ for May

April 14, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

On Tuesday, April 19 the Lee County Manager is expected to approve a plan on behalf of Lee County commissioners that partners the County with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC in resurfacing Boca...

Railroad Plaza, Fugate’s building sold

April 8, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

Last week two real estate transactions took place that were quite important to the downtown historic district – the purchase of the Railroad Plaza building in the 400 block of E. Railroad Avenue and...

Jo Anne Speer: 1928 – 2022

April 8, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

‘Kin to almost everyone on the island’ As the sun would start setting on any given day, you might find Jo Anne Speer down at 1st Street beach. Sometimes her nephew and caretaker, Nelson,...

Festivities were in rare form this past week! Boca Beacon backpages for 4-1-2022

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Did you miss getting your phone book?

April 1, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

Did you miss our 4-Digit drive-thru days? If so, no worries. Stop by the office and check in with us, and we can accomodate. The first copy for residents in the book is free, any copy after that is...

Lee County announces timeline for dog park, says tennis court status still up in the air

Lee County Communications Director Betsy Clayton confirmed this week that the Wheeler Road dog park construction is set to begin in June and will take five months to complete. The park will include...

Boca Beacon staff up for nine awards in Florida Better Weekly contest

April 1, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

The staff of the Boca Beacon is up for nine awards in the Florida Better Weekly Newspaper contest, held by the Florida Press Association annually. Newspapers from all over the state compete in this...

Video footage of the 2022 Boca Grande Bike Parade & Spring Fair

The fence goes up, the fence comes down

March 25, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

More changes have been made at the Hill Tide Estates beach. The lattice fencing that was being erected on the pier pilings has been taken down completely, and the fence nearest to Boca Bay has been...