News
Whoever controls the media, controls the mind
July 24, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – So this week we had a lesson in social media. The tale of Sam Samsonov, “our Sam,” as we call him, went viral worldwide. The story of a man who collected tolls for the Gasparil…
The real story of Sam Samsonov and the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority comes to light
July 24, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Sam Samsonov and his wife of 53 years, Margaret, sat by the pool at their Grove City home on Monday afternoon, July 20 in good spirits. They sat with a folder full of emails an…
Charlotte vs. FOCH will not have a hearing … for now
July 17, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – In spite of at least a year of discovery and preparation for a hearing between Charlotte County and certain property owners, and local conservationists, all parties agreed to terms …
FWC investigates boating accident in Bayou
July 17, 2015
On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 8 p.m., the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a report of a boat that had run into the mangroves on Boca Grande Bayou. When firefighters arrived, by wat…
Lee and Charlotte Counties accept Deepwater settlements, at a loss
July 17, 2015
Lee and Charlotte counties have each formally accepted settlements for their claims against BP, related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, at a fraction of the amounts for which they filed claims….
You think your one piece of trash won’t make a difference?
July 17, 2015
When you go to the beach for the day, it’s a long haul between the sand and the parking lot. Sometimes, in the fray, an item will escape your grasp, or you’ll look back and see a piece of garbage…
Profile: Christine Stites
July 17, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – She’s Chrissy to most, but only if you knew her after she moved here. Or before she became a professional. It’s a little confusing. She had switched to Christine in order to be take…
Want to see some Boca Grande Independence Day fun?
July 10, 2015
We had another amazing Independence Day, and wanted to share some of our photos from the fireworks and the golf cart parade. If you’d like to see them, go to our website, bocabeacon.com, click on t…
Boca Grande, made famous once again … this time for sharks
July 10, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND JACK SHORT – We’ve been famous before for having one of the most expensive zip codes, and for having some of the best beaches. We’ve got celebrity status for many reasons her…
STEM camp kids research with Guy Harvey
July 10, 2015
BY MIKE VASHER – When was the last time you had the opportunity to be invited onboard a fishing vessel to get to meet and speak with one of the world’s most well-known artists, scientists, explore…