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Turtle info for the week

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

Turtle numbers fromGasparilla Island State Parks and Cayo CostaCayo Costa- 230 loggerhead NESTS,1 green nestGISPs- 25 loggerhead NESTS,1 green nest

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.