Author: Sheila Evans

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Renowned Paper boy celebrates 80

Editor’s Note: This profile has been in the works for a number of years; we realized that in all the years of Dusty and the Beacon, we had not spotlighted him, and thought his 80th would be the perfect...

Captains for Clean Water gather April 16

Captains for Clean Water is holding a gathering at the Eagle Grille on Tuesday, April 16, to discuss its work in helping protect the state’s water resources. Special guests will be Captains Daniel...

Irvine slices a silver medal in Turkey tennis tournament

Hank Irvine has recently returned home from the International Tennis Federation’s World Masters Team Tennis Championship with a silver medal. He plays as a member of the Zimbabwe team, which came in...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Chemist and founder of orphan drugs

There’s a fellow at Sea Oats who has the mind of a scientist and the heart of an artist. Dr. John McCall is an interesting mix, with a humble sense of humor that belies his multiple degrees and accomplishments....

Mote’s medical breakthrough from the seas

Establishing a natural drug discovery program What might have seemed like science fiction a few years ago is real-life science at Mote Marine Laboratory. This week, Dr. Kirstie Tanberg Francis...

Hertz drives superstar Englewood soccer team

The West Coast Chaos, the under-12 boys competitive soccer team from Englewood, has won a major Florida tournament for the third consecutive year. Head coach Mark Hertz, who also coaches the boys...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Energy trader values outdoors, Africa

March 28, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

There’s an interesting phenomenon among Boca Grande residents: they tend to perceive their lives as rather mundane or uneventful. However, engaging them in conversation often reveals fascinating stories,...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dancer & grocer found Boca Grande

March 21, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

A ballerina and a hopeless romantic meet at an art exhibit by the famous French artist Rodin’s statue of “The Kiss.” Of course, they fall in love almost instantly. Things get in the way, but eventually...

Still some time to see spring training

If you want to be part of Major League Baseball’s Grapefruit League excitement, you only have until March 25 to get to a game. Only eight games are remaining in the two stadiums that are close to Boca...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Importance of an involved civic life

March 14, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Surprises are a happy part of Debby Houck’s world. She loves doing things just a little out of the ordinary. Debby and her husband Rich recently surprised a new acquaintance by explaining that when...