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Turtle patrol thanks all for help during challenging 2018 season
October 12, 2018
To the Editor: To call this season challenging would be an understatement. Of the six seasons the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association has been active on the island, 2018 will stand out with all the …
Is it safe to eat local shellfish? It depends … Charlotte County Extention Service explains details
September 21, 2018
■ SUBMITTED BY BETTY STAUGLER UF/IFAS EXTENSION, CHARLOTTE COUNTY This red tide bloom has been trying for everyone. It is hard to see the harsh impacts the bloom has had on our coast, wildlife, and…
Captiva Cruises and McCarthy’s Marina sold to Captiva Cruises Management Team
August 30, 2018
To the Editor: The McCarthy family and the estate of Paul F. McCarthy, owners of Captiva Cruises and McCarthy’s Marina, are pleased to announce the sale of both companies to the Captiva Cruises Man…
How the flow of water has created what we know as Florida
June 15, 2018
■ PROVIDED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY This is not the story of how the Woman’s Club along with Captain Carey Johnson brought the Water Company to Boca Grande. Nor is it the story of the …
Obituary: Marilyn Thurner
June 15, 2018
Marilyn Doris Thiemann Thurner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was welcomed into heaven on June 7, 2018. Marilyn leaves a long legacy of caring and love and a life shared …
See a whale shark? Let a scientist know
June 15, 2018
To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory received a report of five whale sharks — Earth’s largest fish species — about 40 miles off Anna Maria Island last weekend, and Mote scientists are asking membe…
Why are we putting up with this Post Office practice?
May 11, 2018
To the Editor: Several years ago I wrote, and the Beacon published, a letter critical of our Post Office and some of its practices. In that article I highlighted their handling of mail which doesn’…
Join the singing soiree on April 25 with Grande Glee
April 20, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Elaine Skypala, Linda Rollyson, Michael Alexander, Carol Elwood, John Cleghorn, John Moenning, Erica Ress Martin, John Thomas, Julian Keevil, James Martin, Reyn Guyer, Jerry Edgerton…
Profile Bill Whitney
April 20, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Bill Whitney has always been interested in the rhythm and beat of the drums. For the past five years, he’s been the drummer/percussionist for the Royal Palm Players. Bill became invo…
It’s all well and good until a loop on the whale pants is missed
April 20, 2018
To the Editor: I have lived on this island for almost 35 years. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t reflect on what a great place Gasparilla Island is. I’ve studied its history, the story o…