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Picking the brain of Roger Lewis … no pun intended

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education.

Elizabeth’s book for me revolved around the thesis that we fouled up the environment with our technology, and we can use technology to fix it. She travels the world finding people working on different solutions. One of her examples involves putting carp in the Mississippi River to solve a plant problem that ends up being a major carp problem that has to be solved. And did you know there is a cave in the Mojave desert with fish? How did they get there?

BIPS talks gopher tortoises

Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in News.

Gopher tortoises can live 40 to 80 years in the wild. They love to forage on tender low-growing green plants and leaves in the early morning or late afternoon but can also be found eating flowers on prickly pear cactus and hibiscus, saw palmetto berries and gopher apples. They have one clutch of eggs per year, which contains anywhere from three to 14 eggs, and it takes about 100 days for the eggs to incubate. The sex of the eggs is temperature-dependent, meaning that if the temperature is above 85 F, the hatchling will be a female, and if lower, it will be a male.  

ASK A DOC: Checkups?

Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness.

BY DR. RAYMOND JAMES, D.O. Doubtful David recently asked me, “Do I really need to see you every year for a checkup if I feel good?”  His question was especially pertinent, since he had skipped his annual physical last year due to the pandemic. He had gained weight like many have during the change in […]

This date in the Boca Beacon …

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Columns, Community History.

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO A 2002 Glacier Bay named La Pirate was missing, and everyone was on the lookout. The new boardwalk officially opened at Gasparilla Island State Park. TEN YEARS AGO Boaters, boarders, swimmers and paddle boarders were keeping a close eye on several pieces of metal rebar sticking out of the […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Island resident gives thanks for historical dictatorial regarding Eldred’s Marina, offers kudos to another

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

First off I would like to offer condolences and respect to Mr. Tim Dixon and the family for the loss of his brother Sam. I would also like to say how exquisite and memorable were the series he submitted to the Beacon regarding the history and current state of historic Eldred’s Marina. That was an excellent idea to put into the public record all the trials and tribulations the family has endured. I certainly hope the Charlotte County Commissioners have the grace and decency to decide on behalf of the Dixon family. It’s the only right thing to do after all their years of giving to the community. 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Red grouper recreational harvest to close in Gulf on August 30

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is closing the recreational harvest of red grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico, excluding waters of Monroe County, on August 30 for the remainder of the 2022 fishing season. Harvest will reopen on Jan. 1, 2023.    This closure is consistent […]

The orchid house on the bay and the beautiful lady who lives there

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History, News.

Change can be difficult to accept, especially in the last few years when progress seems to be accelerating and changes are everywhere all over the Cape Haze Peninsula. One thing that has not changed – at least not yet – is a little family home at the back of Eldred’s Marina. You might have missed it all this time if you’ve only been to the main parking area, but when you see it, you’ll never forget it.