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Temporary regulation modification for snook in Charlotte Harbor effective Sept. 1

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

“Redfish, snook and trout are important fisheries in Southwest Florida,” said FWC Executive Director Eric Sutton. “The Commission has made significant changes to our process in setting regulations for these species, including habitat conditions. Charlotte Harbor was the epicenter of the prolonged red tide and has experienced habitat impacts. We would like to spend more time evaluating these variables.”

OBITUARY: Gerald Chrysler

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

Gerald F. Chrysler of Waverly, Pa. and Boca Grande, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2022 at home. His wife of 61 years was the former Bonnie Lavin, Waverly. Born on April 18, 1939, in Brooklyn, N.Y., Jerry was the son of the late Rodman and Anne (Sauer) Chrysler. After graduating from St. John’s Prep […]

OBITUARY: Peter W. Beyer Sr.

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

Peter W. Beyer Sr., 74, passed away on August 19, 2022. Pete was a longtime resident of Grand Island, N.Y. before moving to Englewood in 1992. Pete was born on November 3, 1947 in Buffalo, New York to the late Andrew J., III and Phyllis J. (Colicchia) Beyer and was preceded in death by his […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tonya Huber

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Teaching encompasses lots of other things Tonya loves: children of all ages, books, working with small groups, making learning fun, helping students love to read. The list goes on. For Tonya, teaching is not limited to what she does at school. This love of teaching is part of how she approaches life, with its many and varied opportunities to interact with others.

This week in the Boca Beacon

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

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO There was water, water everywhere, with approximately 13 inches of rain falling on the island. However, everyone here was looking to Texas, where flooding was a very dangerous situation because of Hurricane Harvey. Locals gathered to round up donations, which were taken to Texas by local volunteer organizations. TEN […]

The question of central sewage systems on LGI, Palm Island comes into question after state entity says ‘no’

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

So how does the state progress with its clean water plans if coastal homes with private septic and wastewater systems are being denied a better way? That’s a question that many are speculating about right now, and with a reconsideration hearing coming up in early September, people who have the same questions need to speak up.