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‘We’re just overwhelmed’: Gasparilla Mobile Estates residents seek assistance to figure out their next steps after the storm

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

On Sunday, Jan. 16 at 6:37 a.m. the winds of change blew at 110 mph for many residents of Gasparilla Mobile Estates. The EF-1 tornado that touched down and cut a narrow swath through the park completely destroyed seven mobile homes, and up to 33 more had damage. Many of the homes that were not destroyed still have been tagged as unfit for inhabitance. That means while people can still go in and get belongings and look at damage at their own risk, they cannot live there.
Out of the homes affected, only two were insured.

Two weekends, two art shows

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

This weekend the Boca Grande Art Center will present their annual President’s Art Show, featuring four past presidents of the long-standing organization. It will feature works in oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor by Barbara Vanyo, Lona Kissinger, Ginny McCloskey and Carol Harden Hall.
Regular show times are Friday, Jan. 28 and Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Living a life of well-being: Meditation, Part II

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in Health & Wellness.

The practice of creating instant well being is not simply a matter of wishful thinking, it just takes practice. For example, imagine that you, before you start your day, have put into place all the intentions you can possibly fathom to be mindful, keeping your stress at a minimum, and vowing to maintain your personal commitment toward increased well being. Suddenly, your day takes on unexpected twists and turns, landing you far, far away from where you desire to be. This is an all too common scenario for busy humans who are multi-tasking in unprecedented rates at work and at home.

Online access for GIBA toll pass holders is available now

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in News.

As the island welcomes seasonal visitors back to Boca Grande, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority wants to encourage all toll pass account holders to register for online toll account monitoring.Simply follow the instructions at right to set up your access. Once established, you can use this feature to replenish your account, monitor your usage, print […]

‘Long Petal’ to be examined by Lit Forum

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

On Thursday, Feb. 3, popular Lit Forum presenter Simona Balzer will offer her interpretation of “A Long Petal of the Sea” by renowned author Isabel Allende.Quite different from her widely-acclaimed “The House of the Spirits,” this epic novel spanning decades and crossing continents follows two young people as they flee the aftermath of the Spanish […]

OBITUARY: Bill Munsell

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

Everett William “Bill” Munsell, 96, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2022, in Englewood, following a fall and hip fracture on Dec. 21.Services are planned for a later date to be announced by family members.A native of Boone, Iowa, Bill served in the Army during World War II before graduating in […]

OBITUARY: Richard Myers D.D.S.

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.

Richard B. “Dick” Myers D.D.S. passed away early Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Boca Grande. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Janet Raymond Myers and his two daughters, Krista (John) Foley of Houston, Texas and Julianna (Darryl) Bourne of Calgary, Alberta and his two grandchildren, Kellen and […]

PROFILE: Jane Geniesse

Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.

Somewhere in the world, there is a photo of a group of laughing diners in a restaurant in Paris, posing with the great Dame Judi Dench. Or so they think.
It all came about because Jane Geniesse was being a proper grandmother to her middle grandson, who was attending the American University of Paris.
“I went to Paris to see my grandson, which all good grandmothers should do, of course. I met all of his friends and we had an absolutely glorious time. They wanted to eat steak every night.”