Obituary: Kathy Horner
Katharine Saunders Davidson Horner, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Richmond, Va., surrounded by her family.
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Let’s make masks go viral
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- If you’re like me, many of you may remember the shampoo commercial from the 1970s, in which one young girl (actually, Heather Locklear) told two friends how great her shampoo was and they each told two friends – and so on and so on – until everyone was talking about it […]
An important message about Boca Bargains
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
STAFF REPORT- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Boca Bargains will NOT open its doors in November. However, the shop will open by appointment only, beginning on December 1. In accordance with CDC guidelines, only eight shoppers will be allowed in the store at any time, with all customers and sales volunteers wearing masks and maintaining […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A visitor has questions about our water quality
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Hello and good day. I’m visiting here for the dual purpose of hunkering down during C19 and looking at some property for retirement half the year here, and the other half either in Singapore and Hawaii where I also have homes. I first came to BG during the 60s and thought it […]
Obituary: Bill Townsend
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.
William Townsend, a man known for his abundance of love, smiles and mirth making, left this earth on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home … and he made this realm a little less jovial and a whole lot lonelier when he left.
Obituary: Virginia Riddiford
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.
Virginia (Gina) Riddiford (nee Rankin), most recently of Boca Grande, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020 of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and Grandmother to her 5 grandchildren, she was strong, energetic, creative and fun-loving. Because of her gregarious nature and great sense of humor, she always […]
PROFILE: Khoreen Vetter
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Profiles.
An environmentalist, an adventure seeker… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Nature enthusiast Khoreen Vetter has been welcomed to the island by Lee County Parks and Recreation as a new specialist and camp counselor. Her position has joined her passion for conservation and her enthusiasm to make a lasting impression on younger generations. As a child, Khoreen frequented her […]
New State Rep. Adam Botana sits down with the Boca Beacon: Water quality is of the utmost importance
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Adam Botana didn’t necessarily ever have a focus on being a politician, and to this day claims he is not one. However, our water quality issues are one of the primary reasons he decided to run for the open House of Representative seat for District 76. The Republican candidate whose family owns […]
Historic Preservation Board to meet on Tuesday, NHR nomination public presentation to be held
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will be hosting a public hearing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Historic District National Register Nomination at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m., at the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. The presenter will be Mikki Hartig. The board will also address two Certificate of […]
Obituary: James Crawford
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.
James Albert Crawford, born in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson, N.J., on February 19, 1940, died peacefully on October 17, 2020, at his home in Placida. Jim grew up in Hawthorne, N.J., attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Hawthorne HS in 1957. After receiving his degree from Montclair State and serving in the […]