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PROFILE: Kim Newlin
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
When we first met Kim Newlin back in 2005, she was a wife, a mother of two young children, and a new business owner of Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet. Today, she and Frank are happy and “Newlin’s,” as the islanders fondly call her business, is going strong, and her children are in college.
“When we opened, my daughter was at The Island School. I remember looking at Tallulah walking across the street to school, and I thought, ‘Okay, I’m a little bored.’ I was only going to do this business for two years.”
PROFILE: Dr. Bret Kueber
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Health & Wellness, Profiles.
Dr. Bret Kueber always knew that he wanted to semi-retire in Florida; he just didn’t think it would happen this soon. It seems as though while he was waiting for his daughter Katie to finish high school, Boca Grande was suddenly thrust in his path.
“We found this place and, wow! It’s perfect.” he said. “I didn’t want anything too touristy and I was looking for something more low-key, more old Florida style. I love to boat, my son David loves to fish and Katie likes being out on the boat. I love being on the water. That’s my happy place.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fishery Complex Development questioned
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: After all the pushback to the original Fishery complex development plan in Placida, I was shocked to see Charlotte County in the process of allowing the new plan … this plan includes a hotel, condos and a marina, all packed into the old Fishery complex over the causeway from Boca Grande. The […]
You’re never too old try something new!
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
91-year-old retired United Airlines pilot and Navy Veteran John O’Connell paddleboarded for the first time in his life this past week in Boca Grande waters.He was accompanied by his granddaughter Laura Regnery, her husband Cole and her grandmother-in-law, island resident Judy Regnery.Let him be an inspiration to all! Photos submitted
Pigskin Pick’em
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
Horoscopes for 12-24-21
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Columns, Entertainment.
2021 Lighting of the Lighthouse
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC to meet December 15-16 in Destin
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet in person December 15-16 at The Henderson Beach Resort, 200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, Florida 32541. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. CST each day and is open to the public. The FWC is committed to providing opportunity for public input. There are […]
PROFILE: Michelle Hubbs
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
After years of high intensity interval training and military workouts, Michelle Hubbs knew that she was due for a change. While she was still fit and in her prime, it started to feel like those types of workouts – with quick movement and maximum muscle development, were more for someone in their 20s. The newest […]