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The loss of a great man: Former Fire Chief Lew Morgan has passed away at age 78
September 16, 2016
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On a hot July day in 1989 a man named Lewis “Lew” Morgan was introduced to the Boca Grande Community. He stood next to Darrell Polk, a man who had held the job of fire chief on th…
Zelma’s 90th was celebrated by many
September 15, 2016
Long-time island resident Zelma Otto reached her 90th birthday recently, and it was celebrated by many at the Rotonda Lakes Clubhouse near her home. She was all dressed in purple for the occasion and…
Funds still sought for veteran to attend Pearl Harbor ceremony
September 9, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – The GoFundMe account to help send a veteran to the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2016 has grown to nearly $1,900. But donations are still needed to help send Englewoo…
Obituary: Carolyn Smith Frederick
September 2, 2016
Carolyn Smith Frederick died peacefully on August 30, while at her summer home of many years on Walloon Lake in Northern Michigan.
She was born in Indianapolis, IN. in 1928 to Dr. David L. Smith and…
Baby sea turtles released, including albino hatchling
August 19, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association released 70 baby sea turtles and one rare albino at the Boca Grande Community Center beachfront on Sunday, Aug 14. Turtle patrol volunteer Meliss…
Obituary: Kevin Michael Hall
August 12, 2016
Kevin M. Hall, 38, of Boca Grande and formerly of Brooksville, passed away August 1, 2016. He was a 1997 graduate of Hernando High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, who wi…
Beacon crew up for five awards at upcoming FPA event
July 29, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT When September rolls around and the Florida Press Association holds its annual convention, the Boca Beacon crew will be looking to win or place in five categories. It was announ…
Clean up on 13th Street, please …
July 15, 2016
To the Editor: I often wonder if some folks here ponder … Now that I have purchased a very expensive slice of paradise, how do I make sure that I can get a little more for free? On Gilchrist they d…
What you took was more than just a tree – for shame
July 15, 2016
To a Thief: For shame! Did you have to sneak around in the middle of the night lest you be seen by my neighbors as you stole my miniature pine tree from an urn in front of my home? That little pine h…
Charlotte County increases area of no wake zone
July 8, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Charlotte County has determined that the “slow speed/no wake” zone in the area of Gasparilla Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway will soon be expanded to include the area of the r…