Author: Marcy Shortuse

‘Grande’ donation brings Fire Department emergency communications project closer to fruition

September 21, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Police & Fire

Boca Grande has been known to experience its share of miracles, and this past week we had evidence of that again. The Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund has found a way to donate another major gift –...

Dixon family holding celebration of life for Sam Dixon on October 1

A rescheduled celebration of life for Sam Dixon will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 at his (and Suzanne’s) residence, 2301 Williamsburg Way, Englewood (Placida/Cape Haze) between noon and 5 p.m. The...

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

September 21, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Uncategorized

FIVE YEARS AGO It’s been five years since we lost Mark Futch. TEN YEARS AGO The Barrier Island Parks Society was one step closer to owning the Range Light as the Department of Defense signed...

Historic Board’s denial of Gilchrist CoA heard by HEX examiner

September 14, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

The case of the property at 161/181 Gilchrist Avenue went before the Lee County Hearing Examiner on Tuesday, Sept. 12, with a full house in the audience and two attorneys giving their sides of the...

Woman’s Club donates BIG to EmComm fund

September 14, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Police & Fire

With a projected expenditure amount of around $300,000, the Island EOC Emergency Communications and Interoperability Working Group gratefully accepted a $75,000 contribution from the Boca Grande Woman’s...

Noticing non-natives? Report them if you do

September 14, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News

There’s been a surge of non-natives on the Cape Haze Peninsula … and we don’t just mean iguanas. Lately, numerous constrictor snakes have been found in Rotonda and South Gulf Cove, which clearly...

POLICE BEAT

Woman leaves child in car to swim with sharks off Bokeelia, Boca Grande Fire Department marine unit responds The Boca Grande Fire Department had to make their way all the way to Bokeelia on Monday,...

BOCASCOPES

September 14, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Columns, Entertainment

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BOCA BEACON (NOT-SO) ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

September 14, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Columns, Entertainment

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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON …

FIVE YEARS AGO The newly-replanted Gilchrist median was thriving. Red tide was still a problem along island beaches. TEN YEARS AGO The mere mention of the Gilchrist median at the Boca Grande...