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REMEMBRANCES: 1942: Life in America 80 years ago

Written by Dean Laux on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns.

Memorial day is, by definition, a time for remembering. But only a few people on earth today were alive in 1942 as eyewitnesses to one of the bleakest years in our country’s history. Through no fault or achievement of my own, I am one of them. I salute the rare few still-living fellow Americans who served our country at that time.

TURTLE TRACKS: Beach obstructions deadly for our sea turtles

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News.

Gasparilla Island sea turtles have other issues to overcome in addition to predation. Beachgoers pose a unique and specific threat to sea turtles by leaving assorted items behind. When a turtle patroller sees something such as an abandoned umbrella or an unattended chair, the item is then tagged with a note letting the owner know […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Jerry and Chrissy take on the Continental Divide

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Jerry has just retired after more than 30 years of managing the operations of the Boca Grande Marina and working in other capacities for Boca Grande’s Nicholas family. Chrissy is taking a leave from the Bowen Construction Company. Together they are leaving for the Upper Northwest of the U.S. to hike the Continental Divide Scenic Trail from the Canadian border of Montana to the Mexican border of New Mexico, passing through Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming along the way. In all, the trek will cover 2,700 to 3,100 miles. All on foot.

OBITUARY: Greg Moss

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

On April 26, 2022, Gregory Daniel Moss, a devoted and loving husband, passed away unexpectedly in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 59. He is predeceased by his nephew Gregory Schreiber, survived by his wife Candace Vandenberghe, mother Patricia D. Moss, sister Victoria Schreiber (John), niece Alice and nephew Michael. Greg was born on August […]

PENDING OBITUARY: WILLIAM HEISEL

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

William “Bill” A. Heisel Jr. of Boca Grande, age 95, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. William was born May 30,1926. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lemonbayfh.com for the Heisel family. No services are scheduled at this time.

Boca Beacon Timeline for the week of June 3, 2022

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages.

FIVE YEARS AGO World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded as Hey, Moma! with Capt. Wayne Joiner and his team took first place, with Capt. Charlie Coleman in second. Fishing was reduced to one day due to predicted rough weather in the Pass for day one.  TEN YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Causeway south bridge saw its […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BE AWARE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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

To the Editor:  This may hit home to some, may bring back memories, or you may be shocked at the information. Domestic Violence is not only physical … it is also mental, emotional, financial, spiritual and verbal. Many say abusive is worse than the physical.The bones heal, black and blues go away, but the verbal […]