Author: Marcy Shortuse

OBITUARY: P.B. LaSalle

February 12, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Former Englewood resident, local author P. B. LaSalle passed away in Northeast Georgia on January 24, 2021. Ms. Pat LaSalle was a celebrated local author of two novels, “Run For Your Life” “Taken By...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Do your part in the battle against the spiny-tail iguanas of the island

Dear readers: At the end of January Lee County sent out mailers regarding iguana eradication (see letter below). Please follow the instructions supplied in the letter and turn your form in, either by...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks from ‘the guys’ from the art show

To the Editor: Thank you to the good people of Boca Grande. Your support and attendance at our recent THE GUYS SHOW was great. We especially want to thank the community for their response to our two...

Boca Bay Pass Club’s $3.5 million renovation begins April 12

February 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – The Boca Bay Pass Club’s $3.5 million renovation project – delayed a year because of the coronavirus pandemic – will kick off April 12, with completion expected this November. “Why...

COVID-19 vaccination options

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. Like...

How the sailor and the island girl fell in love … a moment in time at Fugate’s celebrated

BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – In November of 2020, Gasparilla Magazine shared the story of local love birds John and Helen Brouwer with their readers. Theirs is truly a love at first sight classic tale...

GICIA partners with Mote on acoustic tagging at Mercabo Cove

February 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – In October 2015 the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association realized that the perfect storm was brewing; an offer had been made by a resort developer to purchase...

Johann Fust Library Foundation to present: Island Booknotes 2021

February 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Johann Fust Library Foundation will present a series entitled: Island Booknotes 2021: Live Stream. The first virtual event will feature author Fred Rich. He will speak about...

2021 Boca Grande Film Festival announces 11th film in line-up for virtual event

February 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment, News

STAFF REPORT – The 3rd Annual (but first-ever virtual) Boca Grande Film Festival! This year’s festival will span five days with a diverse selection of riveting films and documentaries, viewable...

Garden Club flourishes despite COVID restrictions

February 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY CATHY BALLMAN – The Boca Grande Garden Club’s 2020-2021 season continues to hold more activities than make cancellations, a success story amidst the COVID-19 crisis. “Part of this is because...