News
It’s hurricane season: Get ready now!
May 29, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- It’s that time of year again, when local residents cross their fingers and toes in hopes that tropical winds don’t break the pool screen or knock down the palm trees – or worse. Li…
If you’re cleaning out that pantry, here’s where to donate
May 29, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Islanders are beginning to head north and are asking about where to leave non-perishable food. Questions may be directed to Jane Caple at (941) 223-2367, Jim Cochrun at (239) 682-0091 o…
Are you missing packages or mail?
May 29, 2020
STAFF REPORT- If you are a post office box holder on the island or a guest who is expecting mail, and you have not received it, contact us at the Boca Beacon, mshortuse@bocabeacon.com. Several people…
Come out and cheer for Island School graduates!
May 29, 2020
STAFF REPORT- This Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 10:30 a.m. you will get a chance to let our Island School fifth grade graduates how proud of them you are, as a community. Because the traditiona…
BGFGA announces Jay Joiner buckle winner to be announced after Quarantine Classic on June 5
May 29, 2020
The Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association has announced that the winner of the Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle will be awarded this year to the winner with the most releases in El Torneo Mas Rico –…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There is a full moon out this year
May 29, 2020
To the Editor: We can’t seem to get over the lunacy. The panic. The illogical decisions. While the coronavirus was most active, everyone was told we don’t have to wear masks, even though the N95…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: This isn’t the Boca Grande many know and love
May 29, 2020
To the Editor: What is happening to Boca Grande? For the 30 years plus that I have been here, the character of the island had been unique, all encompassing, friendly, and mellow. Until now. Somethin…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: One omission in ‘COVID diary’ story
May 29, 2020
To the Editor: I would like to add an addendum to my “diary” printed in the paper two weeks ago. I feel terrible about forgetfully leaving out what may have been the most important “lifeline” of all…
‘Win Big’ Waylon Mills takes first in Howl at the Moon
May 22, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Capt. Waylon Mills once again showed them all how it’s done in the 16th annual Howl at the Moon Invitational Tarpon Tournament, held last Saturday, May 16.
Mills and his team, tha…
A message from the Clinic: A history of masks throughout the ages
May 22, 2020
BY DALY WALKER, MD – Masks have been worn in nearly all cultures as a means of hiding individuals’ identities. They have been worn as a form of disguise by thieves, by actors in performances, as part…