Author: Marcy Shortuse

Restoring cell coverage… HERE’S THE LATEST

August 31, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Community, News

Here’s a look at the newest timeline provided by Steele Construction, Inc. as to when the tower might be up. Now that the bakery is gone things should move quickly, but this schedule is an optimist’s...

New owner of the bakery talks about coming back strong from losing it all

August 31, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Community, News

Sue Sligar stood watching the Bakery Building come down on Monday, Aug. 28 with mixed feelings. As the new owner of the building (or the space, we should say) she was grateful it would no longer be...

GIWA shuts down some lift stations during storm

August 31, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Community, News

The Gasparilla Island Water Association (GIWA) is investigating why wastewater output flowing through the system during Idalia was so excessive that they had to shut down some lift systems to allow...

Hearing Examiner to make determination in case as to BGHPB ruling in 161 Gilchrist case

August 31, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

The proposal submitted by the property owner at 161/181 Gilchrist Ave. to the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board earlier this year, one that was rejected by the Board, will be heard by the Lee...

When your brain says to leave but your heart says no – why so many would rather face a disaster at home with their pets than evacuate: Part I

In the height of hurricane season in Florida, most people who live here year-round have some idea of what their plan is in the event they have to evacuate. While those plans vary greatly, there is...

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

August 31, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Columns

FIVE YEARS AGO Roads in town were being paved, and snook health was a hot topic after a severe red tide bloom in preceding years took its toll on the population. TEN YEARS AGO Gasparilla Island...

YOUR BOCA GRANDE (NOT-SO) ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

BOCASCOPES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 1, 2023

BREAKING NEWS FROM GIWA:

August 30, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Community, News

“Gasparilla Island Water Association would like to inform all customers that they may experience slower flushing toilets and showers during Hurricane Idalia storm. With the higher tides and rain fall...

Advancements at the Dog Park

August 24, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

There have been some changes to the dog park as of late, as a new gazebo on one side of the park has been constructed. Lee County representatives have said that while construction material delays were...