Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
When most of us stroll the streets of Boca Grande, we see Fugate’s, golf carts and Hudson’s Grocery. Hazel Singletary sees history.Hazel is a walking, talking Boca Grande history guide, and for good reason. Her family first stepped foot on the island in the 1920s. “You know where Newlin’s is now?” asked Hazel as she […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: People often view an approaching new year as a time for reflection – both on the year that’s passed and the road ahead. For many, a new year is a chance to reconnect with nature and commit to spending more time outdoors in the months ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned park veteran […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns.
“To bring a departed one back to life is no great magic. Few are wholly gone; blow on a departed man’s embers, and a live flame will start .” – Robert Graves, poet It is true that a person is not really departed while his name is still spoken. So let’s go back to my column […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
On Tuesday morning, Dec. 21 it was one of those mornings when you saw a lot of people looking concerned and asking one another, “What is going on?” Wind. It was wind that was going on, and a lot of it. What had originally been reported as the passing through of a standard “cold” front, […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
By Mark Driscoll, CEO of the Boca Grande Health Clinic As 2021 draws to a close, it seems only appropriate to reflect on the challenging year we have all had! Marked most obviously by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, this year the Boca Grande Health Clinic has seen growth, unparalleled community outreach and a variety of […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
By Nancy White Twas a night before Christmas … 10 nights to be exact … the Royal Palm Players performed Miracle on 34th Street, the fifth of 10 performances of Christmas hope and joy, at one of their three dinner theater venues, the Coral Creek Club. Three preceding performances took place at the Lemon Bay […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Community.
Twas the night before Christmas and all around No noses were frozen, no snow fluttered down. No children in flannels were tucked into bed. They all wore their shorty pajamas instead! To find wreaths of holly was not very hard, For holly trees grow ferociously in everyone’s yard. In front of the houses were daddies […]
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in News.
Joan Schmidt believes in the adage “help thy neighbor.” Even if that neighbor isn’t next door. After a series of deadly tornadoes that hit the state of Kentucky last week, Joan Schmidt and Martha Shilett wanted to take action. “Oh my! How can we not?” explained Joan. “We’re just two retired ladies with a quick […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.
Oberta “Obie” A. Baker passed away Friday November 19, 2021 in Aurora, Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 3, 1936, she was the daughter of Ober and Lealia (Gilbert) Slotterbeck. She grew up in Clark Township N.J. and graduated as valedictorian at Union County Regional High School. Her love for Boca Grande started quite […]
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
The year was 1921. Women had just fought for and won the right to vote, Warren G. Harding had just taken the oath of office, and Margaret Mary Loviner was born in Columbus, Ohio. If you’re fortunate enough to earn the title of Octogenarian, you’re probably like Marge and have gathered some tips, advice and […]