Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor: The month of November is designated as Manatee Awareness Month and is an opportunity to call attention to this endangered species, which is Florida’s official state marine mammal. Around this time, manatees travel from their summer haunts, such as rivers, estuaries, and bays, to their winter refuges comprising natural springs and artificial […]
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To the Editor: Take a walk on the wet side! Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. (CHEC) will be conducting free Seagrass Adventure Estuary wading trips at Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Road, Englewood at 9 a.m. on the following dates in 2016: • November 22, 2016 • November 26, 2016 • December […]
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Boca Beacon writer Sue Erwin spent a day with island quail hunting guide Phil O’Bannon last week and headed out to Silver Lake Preserve in LaBelle, FL. Phil has been quail hunting since he was a young boy and has been the acting preserve manager at the 1876-acre site for the past three years. The […]
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There are only four more days until the upcoming general election, and conversation is heating up. It may be leaving you confused, but with a little research you can approach the voting booth with confidence. There are several items on the ballot that are confusing to people, and we thought we would address the highlights […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Entertainment.
The go-to group for theater fun, Royal Palm Players (RPP), is excited to announce its upcoming season with big productions and thematic concerts based on the oldest competition under the sun, the battle of the sexes. Choose your allegiances wisely! The theatrics begin on November 10 – 13 with ‘An Ideal Husband,’ a clever comedy […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.
Todd C. Barry, 50 of North Port, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1966 in Harvey, Illinois. Todd loved the Atlanta Falcons and was known for his humor and contagious laughter.
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Now is the time to sign up for the 2016 Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, sponsored by Gasparilla Outfitters, SunTech Builders, LLC and the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce. At 9 a.m. boats will depart from the Pink Docks. The entry fee is $300 per two-angler team.
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The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the official 27th Annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament artist. Brendan Coudal is back for the 2017 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, with a few of the ladies’ favorite things – mermaids, dolphins and tarpon. The art, titled “Mermaids Do it Better,” depicts a mermaid winning […]
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SUBMITTED BY JIM GRANT OF THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – The Barrier Island Parks Society announced this week that restoration of our Gasparilla Island Light (GIL) is proceeding on schedule … in fact, maybe even ahead of schedule. A week ago Jim Grant, BIPS’ representative heading up the project, and Sharon McKenzie, executive director […]
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Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC will be working on Gasparilla Road for the next three weeks, widening shoulders and repaving. Lane closures are set for one-lane traffic only throughout the work zone. The company’s concrete crew named C Squared will be on Gulf Boulevard, removing and repouring the ADA ramps on the Bike Path […]