Author: Marcy Shortuse

Two new artists join old favorites for upcoming ‘Guys Art Show’

January 16, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Two artists new to Boca Grande will be joining favorites Johan Bjurman and John Mitchell Sr. as the men put on their masks and raise their brushes for the third annual Guys...

A Taste of Paris in Boca Grande: Exploring the delicacy that is Pommes Anna

January 16, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

Braden Perkins was born in New Orleans Louisiana and grew up in Boston. Braden worked for four years with celebrity chef Tom Douglas in Seattle. In 2011 Braden and his partner, Laura Adrian, opened...

OBITUARY: Robert Hudson

January 16, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Robert (Bob) Hudson of Orlando was reunited with his Creator, Lord and Savior on January 2, 2021, two weeks shy of his 89th birthday on January 19, 1943. Bob was the middle of three sons born to Rev....

PROFILE: Meg Pierce

January 16, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – If you want to know what it’s like to plan a big party that no one will attend in person, ask Meg Pierce. Meg and her sister-in-law, Julia Pierce, plus a host of other creative...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County residents, take heed of tax notice

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser wants to remind business and property owners that the deadline for filing 2021 tangible personal property tax returns is April 1, 2021. A return...

LETTER TO THIS EDITOR: FDOH, Lee County announce opening of vaccine reservations this week

To the Editor: Florida Department of Health and Lee County Government announce opening of vaccine reservations this week The Florida Department of Health-Lee and Lee County government announced today...

Other locations in area can be found for COVID vaccines

January 8, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Inquiries regarding where to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus have been overwhelming in the state this week, with Tidal Basin, the state’s call-center vendor for COVID-19...

Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic canceled for 2021

STAFF REPORT -It is with sadness that this year’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic, sponsored by the Boca Beacon & participated in community wide, has been canceled. Tennis surely continues to be...

GIBA explains timeline on north end sidewalk: Your toll dollars at work

January 8, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY KATHY BANSON-VERRICO OF GIBA – The mission of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) is to maintain safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow at all times through the...

Red tide, rip current warnings issued by FEMA for coastal Lee County

January 8, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – As of January 7 FEMA issued two beach hazards statement for coastal Lee County regarding red tide and rip currents. The FWC reported in their January 6 update that current conditions...