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History Bytes begins with tombstones and graveyards

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History.

The first History Bytes lecture of the 2023 season, brought to you by the Boca Grande Historical Society and Bank of America, regarded grave matters of the island – literally. The presentation given by Boca Grande Historial Society Executive Director Crystal Diff and Scott Shively, Charlotte County historian, was all about local cemeteries … including […]

A look at RPP – then and now – and thanks to those outside the ‘regular’ players who have made all the difference

Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Entertainment, News.

Way back in the early 2000s when there were actually two weekly papers in Boca Grande I wrote a column called Backstage with Boots. There I attempted to relate to our Royal Palm Player awesome audience some of the things that went on behind the stage performances. In the beginnings of RPP,  budget was pretty […]

A new way for the Hughes Gallery to live on

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in News.

Over two decades ago when my late husband, Jack, told me he’d shook hands on a lease for a downtown space in Terry Seitz’s new post and beam building, I almost killed him.  After deciding to sell our home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where we’d raised our son, I was looking forward to […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: FRAN EDWARDSON

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.

The Windy City is where Fran Edwardson grew up, but the balmy breezes of Boca Grande have called to her and convinced her that this is where her home is now. Fran and her husband, John, still spend their summers in northern climes, but their primary home is now in Florida.  “We bought in Boca […]

ON THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

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

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The cast of Royal Palm Players’ “Don’t Drink the Water” included Lynda Grant, Jim Grant, Ross Witschonke, Jeff Lehrian, Elaine Skypala and others. TEN YEARS AGO Rosemary Bowler gave a presentation called “Victims and Villians of Bad Press.” The Gilchrist parking situation was discussed in Lee County DOT office […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Financial support from Ann Potter Wilson Foundation provides BGHS with essential tools

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center wishes to extend our immense gratitude for the surprising support from the Ann Potter Wilson Foundation. This past year has been a challenge for us all, but it is the generosity of those such as yourselves that remind us why we are so dedicated […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Question arises from a reader – What’s going on with that bridge?

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: Several years ago, The Gasparilla Inn rebuilt the bridge that traversed the Boca Grande bayou and the golf club. At that time a “temporary” metal bridge was put in place for passage. This “temporary” bridge is much lower than the old or new bridge, thus making it impossible for boats, kayaks, paddleboards, […]