Community
‘Walk with Me’ for the Lemon Bay Wrestling Club
July 6, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – Michael Schyck can’t believe how much his beard has grown. “I’ve never gone past stubbles. It’s crazy,” he said. That’s what happens when you spend three months on the Appalac…
Our Lady of Mercy new Parish Life Center will be taking shape soon, lot razed and ready for repurposing
June 25, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Work has begun on the expansion project at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, and the home next door has been razed and the lot cleaned. Owen-Ames-Kimball Company, a general con…
A fitting honor for a tremendous lady: Room in Community Center named after the late Dee Wheeler
June 9, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Thursday, May 20, a sign was quietly placed on the wall of one of the rooms of the Boca Grande Community Center, but in that quiet moment a legacy was honored. The new name f…
Local Publix stores just beginning to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but first wave already booked as of this week
January 23, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Publix stores in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina have announced they are providing COVID-19 vaccines to those who are healthcare personnel with direct patient contact, resid…
‘Then and Now’ photo tour to be held on Monday, Jan. 18
January 16, 2021
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Historical Society will present a pop-up archival presentation called “Then and Now” on Monday, Jan. 18. It will be held in the parking area next to the Boca Beacon/G…
Can you help Frankie Blue Eyes?
February 12, 2016
A local dog foster mom is desperately looking for help in placing a very handsome hound in a forever home. Renee Reeves works with Blanche Vedette at The Loose Caboose. Blanche has a foster progra…