Author: Marcy Shortuse

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County Sheriff Prummell thanks everyone for another four years

To the Editor: Looking ahead to the next 4 years, I can honestly say that I believe we in Charlotte County are heading in the right direction. Crime trends are down almost across the board, and we have...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County Commission approves temporary 25 percent permit fee reductions

To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to reduce building permit fees by 25 percent for one year beginning December 1. The reduction will apply to fees assessed by the Lee...

Obituary: Bill Townsend

November 13, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

William Townsend, a man known for his abundance of love, smiles and mirth making, left this earth on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home … and he made this realm a little less...

Obituary: Virginia Riddiford

November 13, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Virginia (Gina) Riddiford (nee Rankin), most recently of Boca Grande, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020 of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition to being a loving wife, mother...

PROFILE: Khoreen Vetter

November 13, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

An environmentalist, an adventure seeker… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Nature enthusiast Khoreen Vetter has been welcomed to the island by Lee County Parks and Recreation as a new specialist and camp counselor....

The Island School, Charlotte County schools closed on Monday for Eta

November 9, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Education, News

STAFF REPORT – School has already been canceled for Island School students, as well as for Charlotte and Sarasota County students, preceding Tropical Storm/Hurricane Eta. As of 9:20 p.m. Eta was...

Mail-in vote total almost equal to Election Day voters at Boca Grande’s Precinct 18

November 6, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – There weren’t too many surprises in the unofficial final election results from the Precinct 18 polling place at the Boca Grande Community Center, as the Republican candidates...

New State Rep. Adam Botana sits down with the Boca Beacon: Water quality is of the utmost importance

November 6, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Adam Botana didn’t necessarily ever have a focus on being a politician, and to this day claims he is not one. However, our water quality issues are one of the primary reasons he decided...

Historic Preservation Board to meet on Tuesday, NHR nomination public presentation to be held

November 6, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will be hosting a public hearing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Historic District National Register Nomination at their regular meeting...

Suncoast Humane Society recognized as Business of the Year by local chambers of commerce

November 6, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Throughout this year of pandemic, every business has had to overcome many tribulations while seeking to contribute to the growth of its community. One business in particular has been...