Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
The Boca Grande Farmers Market had its grand opening on Friday, December 17, at the Wheeler Road location where it has been in recent years. The market will be offering products to Boca Grande that include produce, seafood, cheese, pickles, orchids, cut flowers, native plants, prepared foods, soaps, candles, guacamole, smoothies, organics, meats and more. […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
As we approach the end of 2021 I want to reflect on some of the issues facing the Boca Grande Health Clinic and share the perspective of our board. Over the past year we have not only weathered the pandemic and the dramatic changes that COVID has brought to all of our lives but, also, […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Security cameras. Wrought iron fences. Security guards. These are things that many would expect from a gated community, but does anyone expect them when they’re walking on a public beach? If you have walked the length of the beach along Charlotte Harbor from the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, you’ve probably come to expect all […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Howard B. Witt died quite suddenly of bacterial pneumonia on Tuesday, Aug. 3 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He was 81. Howard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn, and four children Randy (Kathy) of Kansas City, KS; Ryan (Lauren) of Colorado Springs, CO; Laura Deal of Nixa, MO and […]
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William Keith Johnson, 60 a.k.a. “Boca Bill” passed away on November 27, 2021. Bill had fought bravely for months, finally succumbing to liver disease. Many knew Bill as the head painter for Yusk Construction, for whom he worked many years. He was highly skilled and interior decorators loved to work with him because he could […]
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Once upon a time – about a year and a half ago – a little, white dog was found wandering here in southwest Florida. He was brought to a nearby veterinary clinic where, because his back legs were mysteriously compromised, the staff at the clinic named him Forrest Gump. When no owner came forward, a […]
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Jean Reddy Armour died at her home in Boca Grande on December 6, 2021. She was 94. She was preceded in death by her husband T. Stanton Armour; her daughter Audrey Armour Ayars; brothers Michael Reddy, Phillip Reddy and sister Josephine Reddy. She is survived by her son Thomas Stanton Armour, Jr. (Robin) […]
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
It was a chilly 63-degree morning on December 1 and the line was packed for the opening day at Boca Bargains. The first person in line said, “My husband doesn’t know that I’m here.” The second shopper in line stepped forward with a laugh and said, “My husband expects me to be first in line.” […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I want my voice to join those that have expressed gratitude to Dr. Hana and feel her departure is a great loss to the community. When my husband, Stanley, and I arrived for our annual four-month stay in December, 2019 I was sick. I had a large folder of medical records […]