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■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s been a bustling summer for baby sea turtles this year, and residents and guests need to remember to refrain from interfering with this natural process. The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers want to remind everyone to be respectful of the nest areas. “We have had a series of hatchling […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve enjoyed a delicious sandwich made on fresh- baked bread at Kappy’s Market recently, chances are it was made and served to you by Joe Stansbury. The friendly face behind the deli counter has been working four days per week at Kappy’s for the past 20 years. His wife, Phyllis, […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Do you have fond memories of a particular stay at The Gasparilla Inn & Club? Maybe you have a fantastic photograph that showcases that memory? This is officially your last call to share your best photo or video clip – a sentimental favorite or an amazing scene – for a […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Farmers Market Founder Shauna Lee Lange is hoping for a successful 2016-2017 season – even if it is only half a season. This month, representatives of Lee County informed her that Wheeler Field, where the market was held for the first two years, would not be available […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s very unusual to see a sea turtle stop off at the beach in the middle of the day to lay her eggs, but that’s exactly what happened on the beach around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 22. Staff members at The Boca Grande Club spotted a loggerhead sea […]
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■ STAFF REPORT When September rolls around and the Florida Press Association holds its annual convention, the Boca Beacon crew will be looking to win or place in five categories. It was announced earlier this week that Beacon editor Marcy Shortuse is up for two awards – one for noninvestigative reporting and […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Several men and a dog set out from Pineland Marina in Bokeelia on Wednesday, July 27 in a continuing search for a swimmer missing from Boca Grande waters. The missing boy’s father, Edwin Castro, was one of the men. He is heartbroken, and he is exhausted from his efforts […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN If you haven’t met the newest staff member at the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, you’ll want to read more about this week’s profile candidate, Jessica Smith. Jessica, 23, started her position as program assistant at the Community Center in May. She was born in California, but […]
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Jason Maughan is vying for the District 27 Florida Senate seat currently held by Lizbeth Benacquisto. He has issued a challenge to his District 27 Florida Senate opponent to sign the Now or Neverglades Declaration. In her official statements and campaign literature, Senator Benacquisto claims she supports stopping Lake Okeechobee releases and is in favor […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Island residents David and Patty Hayes walked down the street the 1.5 miles from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Ohio on Tuesday, July 19 with an easy heart. They were leaving a party hosted by Ohio Governor John Kasich and were en route […]