Author: Marcy Shortuse

Should I stay or should I go? Weighing the risks of social gatherings

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Even in 2020 there’s still so much to be thankful for

The year that never seemed to end is finally ending, and if you’re reading this, we are glad you’re still here with us. It was a year of loss for many – that can’t be belittled. Some lost loved ones,...

Obituary: Patricia Alaine Cole

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Patricia Alaine Cole, a.k.a. “Pat,” 70, of Placida, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side on December 13, 2020.

PROFILE: Leigh Chessher

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Boca Blooms has made room for an additional member to join their team. Although she found herself switching roles, she’s happy to get to know the town from inside a quaint shop. Having...

COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

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. Now that the first shipment...

National Register nomination granted 60-day extension

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A 60-day extension on the presentation of the nomination to the state’s historic review board has been granted, giving those who filed the nomination time to remove Gilchrist Avenue...

Gasparilla Generosity part III… to kids from 1 to 92…

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we return to our four-part series on locals making the holiday season a bit brighter, we are reminded how significant a single donation can be. The island upholds its annual tradition...

GICIA construction of Mercabo is now complete

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is pleased to announce that the construction phase of the Mercabo Cove restoration project has been completed....

Chamber votes in five new board members, prepares for Christmas Card walk

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- The Boa Grande Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and new board members were announced.

An easy way to help the hungry: Stop by an island food barrel and donate!

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- Members of the Boca Grande community have teamed up with Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. to feed the hungry this year, and donating is simple – just look for any one of the five blue Helping...