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Obituary: Elizabeth Ringer

Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Elizabeth M. Ringer, 95, passed away in peace at her home in Wayzata, Minnesota surrounded by her family on March 2, 2019. Her husband of over 60 years, Walter, predeceased her. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Walter III “Joe” (Jane), John (Middie), Elizabeth “Lisa”, and Katherine “Kayte.” […]

Strawberries and more at this weekend’s festival

■ STAFF REPORT Scrumptious strawberry shortcake, fat and yummy brats and hot dogs, bargains, a boutique, fun for the kids, digging for jewelry, books and much more are all part of the 2019 Strawberry Festival this Saturday. The festival begins at 9 a.m. at the Community Center grounds. A tent next to the Crowninshield House […]

Photography as art exhibition this weekend

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Camera Club’s annual “Photography as Art” show will be held at the Boca Grande Art Center March 1 to March 3. Seventeen artists will be exhibiting their works, using many photographic media ranging from  framed photos to canvas, acrylic, metal, wood and matted photographs. There will also be a […]

It gets curiouser and curiouser … As new post office information comes to light, those cards and letters keep coming in

Problems with the mail are still prevalent on the island (according to several new missives that have come through to the Beacon office), so we thought we would give you an update on the situation. After a conversation with a long-time postal employee who doesn’t work on this island, as well as two other postmistresses […]

An afternoon with Judy Collins: A fan’s perspective

■ BY DEAN LAUX Thanks to Pia Lindstrom and the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, an overflow crowd of islanders and guests were privileged to “eavesdrop” on a delightful conversation between Pia and her longtime friend, singer/songwriter/author/pianist/guitarist and raconteur Judy Collins on Sunday, Feb. 24. Not that the audience didn’t get involved in the […]

Give blood, get some ice cream and go see a flick

■ STAFF REPORT A blood drive will be hosted by the Boca Grande Health Clinic on Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As a thank you for saving lives, all donors will receive a voucher for a free movie ticket, a coupon for a free single ice cream cone courtesy of The […]

Chico the monkey stole her pork and beans: Capt. Marian Schneider visits History Bytes, recalls childhood memories

■ BY SUE ERWIN The audience laughed, and some cried, when Capt. Marian Schneider shared memories of growing up on the island, her pioneering efforts of ecotourism and the closing of her business “Grande Tours” when she spoke at the library on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Schneider gave a presentation as part of the Boca Grande […]

‘Five Women’ show their stuff at annual art show

The annual Five Women Art Show at the Boca Grande Art Center was held on Thursday, Feb. 21, with many in attendance to check out the ladies’ wares. Top left, Esther Jensen displayed her amazing glasswork. Top right, the crowd at the reception mingled and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres. Center left, Sue Shaffer and her art. […]

Garden Club to host Japanese garden doctor Faurest

■ BY CATHERINE BALLMAN Kristin Faurest, Ph.D., of the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden, will be presenting her ideas about the Japanese garden to members of the Boca Grande Garden Club on March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center. Her talk is entitled, “Found in Translation: Seeking Nature in a Japanese Garden.” […]

Profile: Sally Johnson

■ BY SUE ERWIN She knew at a very young age that she wanted to study acting, and with the encouragement of her mother, she headed down that path and never looked back. “I’d always dreamed of being on stage and seeing my name in lights,” said Boca Grande seasonal resident Sally Johnson. Originally from Westport, […]