A new chapter in history begins where an old chapter just recently ended … Historic bridge-tender building ends up in Georgia, county proposes new kayak launch at old Grande Tours location
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND T. MICHELE WALKER So many stories have been written about the railroad that ran to Boca Grande, but one forlorn piece of that history that was moved off-island 25 years ago le…
Citizen Mack Part 1
By T. MICHELE WALKER – “Citizen Mack” is a two-part series on Connie Mack and his new memoir, “Citizen Mack: Politics, an Honorable Calling.” Connie Mack shot his age on the golf course last Mo…
Four-legged and two-legged, hear the call, prepare the frisbee and the tennis ball …
STAFF REPORT – Ladies and gentlemen, dams and sires, it looks like we are a “go” for completion of our dog park.
According to Lee County Communications Specialist Tim Engstrom, Lee County Parks &am…
Wheeler Road Dog Park closed on Fridays 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.
STAFF REPORT – The Wheeler Road Dog Park is closed on Friday’s from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. for dogs to run freely or for individuals to congregate prior to 9 a.m.
The park is leased to Local Roots (the…
Appointment schedulers extraordinaire: The Hadfields make miracles for those who need COVID shots
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – What miracles can be performed with a collection of old but workable laptops, iPads and phones? At least 74 – the number of people tech entrepreneur Tom Hadfield and his wife, Ch…
Local family counts their blessings and raises money tandem style
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On a bright sunny day, Mary Johnston can catch a glimmer of light. She is very matter of fact about the fact she is blind, as it is a process that has been taking place since sh…
Live Poets to present ‘Poetry in the Garden’ featuring Richard Blanco
SUBMITTED BY JOHANN FUST LIBRARY FOUNDATION – On April 1 at 4 p.m., the Live Poets of Boca Grande will present “Poetry in the Garden,” an online poetry reading.
This year “Poetry in the Garden” is…
Boca Beacon up for 16 awards in the Florida Better Weekly Newspaper competition
STAFF REPORT – The nominations are in for the 2020 Florida Press Association “Better Weekly Newspaper” contest, and the Boca Beacon is sitting on 16 nominations in various categories.
The Beacon re…
Island firefighters find missing kayaker
STAFF REPORT – This past weekend Boca Grande firefighters came to the rescue of a woman in a kayak who was in distress in local waters.
On Sunday, March 21 at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Boca Grand…