Opinion
Sea turtle nesting results in for neighboring beaches … and thanks to red tide the numbers aren’t good
November 2, 2018
■ SUBMITTED BY HALEY RUTGER, MOTE MARINE LABORATORY AND AQUARIUM Sea turtles laid a near-record number of nests during their 2018 nesting season on Longboat Key through Venice, Florida, report Mote…
Reader enjoyed October articles
October 26, 2018
To the Editor: Your October edition of the Beacon is a very enjoyable read. Having been born and raised in South Boca Grande,”South Dock,” so many of your articles bring back many memories. Hurrica…
Great memories of a unique man
October 19, 2018
To the Editor: Hello, I am Chris Grilo, U.S. Army. I am serving in Kabul, Afghanistan right now. I live and have family in Port Charlotte (Murdock area). I moved from Hicksville, New York (Long Is…
Many thanks from a grateful family to a grieving community
October 19, 2018
To the Editor, Dear Friends and Relatives,
Words cannot convey my gratitude to those who took part in the beautiful expression of honor displayed in tribute to the life of my husband, Mark Futc…
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 …
Mote leaders share red tide science at Capitol Hill briefing
October 5, 2018
To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory’s leader shared red tide science to inform national policymakers yesterday, Sept. 27, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Mote President & CEO Dr. Michael …
Wishing an old friend good-bye
October 5, 2018
To the Editor: If you lived in Boca Grande and fished or flew, you knew Mark Futch. I had the good fortune to be his neighbor when he and his family lived at the end of Tarpon Avenue near our house…
Saying goodbye to a great man
September 28, 2018
To the Editor: I wanted to write and say how sorry I am to hear of his passing. When we were filming the film “Hoot,” there was no one more helpful and valuable to our production than Mark. I flew …
How can we say goodbye to such a special individual?
September 28, 2018
BY CAPT. VAN HUBBARD – I’ll just offer some memories and share some thoughts. Mark Futch was so much more than a tarpon captain and pilot. He excelled at both – just look at his accomplishments in …
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…