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Outta Line takes Kids Classic!

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

The race for that last fish released was a tricky one, as there were two other teams fighting tarpon as well as Searene when Capt. Sandy called the tournament at 4:50 p.m., right as a severe storm was closing in off the Gulf and another was threatening from the harbor side. Team Reel Shark released their tarpon at 5:01 p.m., but Searene was still out there fighting. It took a lot of going over observer clipboards to determine who that “last fish” winner was, but that’s why observers are so important.
There were 29 boats in the field for this year’s Kids Classic, with 38 anglers under the age of 10 and 70 kids older than 10. Out of the 108 total, 70 were boys and 39 were girls.

GIWA water quality report available

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

GIWA must follow EPA guidance to notify their users of the availability of the report; however, that notification can be a little alarming. Your next three-monthly bills will include a flier that states nine regulated contaminants were detected in your drinking water. Drinking water, including bottled water, is expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA has regulations that limit the level of contaminants in water provided b

Boca Bargains to hold second sale this Saturday

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community.

You thought you’d seen the last of them, as they packed up their wares last weekers, but they had a vision and made a decision to host more furniture seekers. From nine ‘til noon this Saturday, the 18th of June it be, you can stop by once more and check out the store … a […]

When fishing near rookeries, use caution and take care

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

Fishing action is heavy right now in island waters, as is juvenile bird season. Many of our local feathered brethren are taking care of their young in their nests in local rookeries. When you combine fishing and a heavy bird presence, it doesn’t always end up well.Even when precautionary steps are taken, birds can get […]

TURTLE TRACKS: Snazzy shells secretly placed

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News.

The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is proud to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind handpainted seashell campaign. BGSTA volunteer Stephanie Sondock and her sister, Stacey Wilkanoski, began painting by hand each colorful, one of a kind, shell in January of 2022.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Elaine Williams retires after delivering your newspapers for 26 years

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.

Elaine Williams probably woke up around 1:30 a.m. this morning, but, unlike a week or so ago, today she could roll over and go back to sleep. Elaine is now retired. Her role as the iconic newspaper carrier serving Boca Grande for the last 26 years has ended, and her early-morning habit of making sure her customers get their daily newspapers – dry and on time – is someone else’s task.

OBITUARY: Andy Nagle

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

William A. “Andy” Nagle passed away June 7, 2022 at the age of 60, surrounded by his family on June 7, 2022 in Huntington Beach, California. He was born on August 6, 1961. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Louise Nagle. He leaves behind his beloved children, Jake and Jordan Nagle; […]

Ecowatch

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Opinion.

And yet the world of today needs
strong, dedicated men to protect their families, guide their children to be good people, instill good values in
their daily lives and foster a love of
the Earth in order to protect it from the onslaught against today’s ecosystems and animal species. Yes, fathers need to be Father Nature teachers also. The need to protect this planet and teach the younger generation the need for this protection is vital. Men
have always been seen and thought
of as protectors of their families, and
it’s time now to step forward in this
ongoing battle to protect the environment. Doing so will help protect their families.