Author: Marcy Shortuse

A tribute to an island ‘Wonder Woman’: Kimi Harms celebrates 20 years at the Boca Grande Preschool

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- If you’ve lived on the island for any length of time and you have small children, chanes are good you know the wonder that is Kimi Harms. For two decades she has soothed the fears, wiped...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County administrative offices, solid waste and parks & rec holiday schedule

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as on Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for an unforgettable Holiday Hoopla

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation would like to thank everyone that helped make the First Annual Holiday Hoopla a huge success. We would like to thank...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGHS needs support to continue preserving island history

To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact of COVID-19 on our local community and the challenges it poses...

Obituary: Herb Sodel

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Herbert “Herb” Allan Sodel, 83, entrepreneur and charismatic character, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, following a prolonged illness. Mr. Sodel was a longtime resident of Boca Grande and Johns Creek,...

Obituary: Patricia Cole

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Patricia Elaine Cole, a long-standing and well-loved member of our community, has passed away. She was born on January 13, 1950 and died at home on December 13, 2020. Services will be held after Christmas....

New COVID-19 vaccines provide a dose of hope

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Health & Wellness

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. With vaccines...

‘We need more time,’ BGHPB says to state in regards to National Register nomination

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A letter sent from Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane to Survey and Registration Supervisor for the state’s Bureau of Historic Preservation, Ruben A. Acosta, was read and discussed...

Gasparilla generosity part II: Toys, shoes and checks for a good cause

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we circle back to the generous hearts of Boca Grande, we are reminded of the $20,000 donation by a gracious member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande and...

Bring good tidings this holiday season

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- As the December holiday season approaches, here are just a few things to keep in mind when planning your celebrations. • Be polite, say please and thank you. • Be kind, give...