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Storm in Gulf, predators take toll on turtles
September 2, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers are reporting damage left from Tropical Storm Hermine, as well as several more incidents regarding predators interfering with sea turtle…
Bench seat, chargers stolen from East Railroad business
September 2, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT A golf cart bench seat and four golf cart chargers were stolen from a place of business in the 1300 block of East Railroad Avenue sometime in the last few weeks. On Friday, Aug. 26 a…
Tribute fishing tournament to honor memory of Dylan Gonzalez
September 2, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On June 19 of this year, Billy Pfannkuch’s life changed dramatically as he and his best friend, Dylan Gonzalez, were involved in a very serious boating accident in the waters ne…
PROFILE: Chris Thompson
September 2, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN There is a new face at The Island School this year, and she’ll be providing an important resource for students and their families this school year. , the new school counselor at the …
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 a…
Storms are rolling across the water … are you ready?
August 26, 2016
With the first real storm threats of the season rolling across the ocean in our general direction, now is the time to make sure your emergency plan is in place. Make sure your hurricane hang tags …
Registration now open for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble
August 26, 2016
If you’re interested in hitting the links at the Gasparilla Inn & Club’s Pete Dye-designed golf course, this is your VIP invitation to the Boca Grande Scramble Golf Tournament, scheduled for M…
Man states swing bridge was closed to boat traffic, GIBA refutes accusation
August 26, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Beacon received an anonymous call on Monday, August 22 from a man who complained that the Boca Grande Swing Bridge was closed to boat traffic on the afternoon of Friday, Au…
Letter to the Editor: Futch explains his airport authority run for election
August 26, 2016
To the Editor: I am Mark Futch, and I am asking for your vote for Charlotte County Airport Authority. This year’s electoral cycle is a call for change, nationally and locally. The entrenched inter…
Agape delivers water purification systems, food to Cuba
August 26, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – The Venice Christian Ministries Agape Flights took off for Cuba on Tuesday, August 23, the first time the local missionaries have taken goods to the country since the travel restrict…