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PROFILE: Peter Powell
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
Buzz Aldrin said, “Timing has always been a key element in my life. I have been blessed to have been in the right place at the right time.” Some people have been blessed with the gift of good timing. Peter Powell is one of those people. A good example is the story of how he […]
OBITUARY: Judi Guy
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Judith “Judi” Anne Guy, passed away on August 25, 2021, in her home in Columbus, Ohio. Her Celebration of Life will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 700 High St., Worthington Ohio, at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13. She is survived by her husband, Richard Guy; children Lesley Smith and Mike Hill; ‘bonus’ […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County plans County Commission redistricting process
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners today announced the schedule for public meetings at which the community can provide input on the redistricting process and launched a website landing page to provide data, maps, information and transparency throughout the process. Florida law requires each county to examine the need to redistrict every […]
PROFILE: Sarah McDonald
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
Sitting in the middle of Sarah McDonald’s coffee table is a fascinating turtle sculpture, carved to look as if it was emerging from the water. One cheerio was also sitting on the table, placed carefully under its mouth. “Don’t touch the cheerio,” said Sarah with a laugh. “My grandchild left it there and I just […]
Is it red tide … or something else?
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
Submitted by the Boca Grande Health Clinic Like allergies or the flu, red tide ebbs and flows with the season. And when it’s present along the coast and blown onshore, it can cause a variety of cold or flu-like symptoms in many – especially those with any kind of breathing condition. This includes people with […]
PROFILE: Capt. Tater Spinks
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
Mary calls him “My Salty Dog Redneck Fisherman.” It’s an affectionate nickname that only a wife could get away with calling a husband of 40 years. That fisherman is John “Tater Spinks, better known as “Captain Tater.” Colorful nicknames started young for John when a couple of his older sisters started to call him Tater. […]
OBITUARY: Robert Allgyer
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Robert E. Allgyer, Jr. of Oyster Bay, New York died unexpectedly on August 6, 2021 of a heart attack at the age of 42. Rob is survived by his beloved wife Bianca, mother Sally (Bruce) Allgyer Birgbauer, brother Ken (Erin) Allgyer, sister Sarah Allgyer Thomas, his nephews Henry and George Thomas, mother-in-law Gina Sloof, and […]
From the Boca Grande History Center: Delmar Fugate and the Pink Elephant (Part II of a series)
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News.
Submitted by the Boca Grande History Center In our August 6 edition of the Boca Beacon we ran part I to this series featuring the Fugate family of Boca Grande, compiled from Boca Grande History Center archives. Last time we talked about Jerry Fugate, and this week we introduce you to Delmar Fugate, Jerome’s son. […]
Captains For Clean Water sits down with the Boca Beacon about Everglades restoration, USACE and clean water
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in News.
With record-breaking deaths of the manatee, red tide, Piney Point and the Lake Okeechobee debate, organizations like Captains for Clean Water are moving front and center. As citizens not only search for answers but for ways to make their voices heard, Captains for Clean Water seeks to give a voice to the general public. “We […]