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The Boca Grande Community Planning Association survey Part V: The last two questions

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

STAFF REPORT – This is the last in a series of articles on results from the online survey filled out by Boca Grande residents, business owners and workers. 54 percent of respondents were full -time island residents, 42 percent were seasonal residents, and the remainder were not residents of the island. Forty percent of respondents … Continue reading The Boca Grande Community Planning Association survey Part V: The last two questions

Hill Tide Estates begins work resurfacing pier, beach temporarily (?) blocked

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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – A walk on the beach along on the shore of Charlotte Harbor, at the south end of the island by Hill Tide Estates, has been temporarily restricted by an orange barrier and bustling construction. The private pier that runs along the water is currently under construction. The Seagate Development Group is … Continue reading Hill Tide Estates begins work resurfacing pier, beach temporarily (?) blocked

On to Junior High! 11 students graduate from The Island School

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BY MAKAILA LINDSEY – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Island School fifth graders might not get a traditional graduation, but thanks to the Boca Beacon, this article is going to be all about them! Introducing your 2020 TIS graduating class.       Will Duke First up we have fifth grader Will Duke, who … Continue reading On to Junior High! 11 students graduate from The Island School

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message from the Boca Grande Preschool: It’s OK to play

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To the Editor: It’s Okay to Play! The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed how we are living our lives. Many families have been together at home for a couple of months with their young children, which has been quite an adjustment for all of us. The stress associated with lost jobs, reduced wages and fear … Continue reading LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message from the Boca Grande Preschool: It’s OK to play

PROFILE: Daniel O’Connell

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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Local resident Daniel O’Connell has enjoyed spending his retirement on the bustling beaches of Boca Grande. The former law representative now serves the Barrier Island Parks Society as their current president. Born in Newark, Daniel spent his childhood in the small community of Summit, New Jersey. He studied accounting and earned […]

The diary of a ‘Covidite’

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Marilyn Hoeckel was the editor of the Boca Beacon from 1990 to 1998. She was the director and curator of the Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum from 1998 to 2003. She moved to Bucks County, PA in 2003, where she was born and raised. She is a volunteer for the Doylestown Historical Society and works part-time […]

Time they’ll never get back, Part III: What a strange way to end a leg of life’ s journey

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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – As the school year comes to a close, parents of local graduating seniors look into the faces of their children, realizing just what they will be missing this year. While senior parties, prom and being kings and queens of the school may not seem important in the face of a deadly … Continue reading Time they’ll never get back, Part III: What a strange way to end a leg of life’ s journey

Family Tradition takes first in Quarantine Queens Classic

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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Never let it be said that William Woodroffe doesn’t know how to put a tarpon tournament together. When he heard that Ladies’ Day wasn’t going to be held this year, he couldn’t stand by and not give the ladies of the Pass their day of fishing … and so the Quarantine … Continue reading Family Tradition takes first in Quarantine Queens Classic

‘Once upon a time’ came true for one island resident – Be careful, be conscious, be considerate … this virus isn’t over yet

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BY LAUREN HANA, MD – Once upon a time there was a small town nestled on a strip of sand they call a barrier island. Her restaurants hummed with conversation and laughter and her downtown streets teemed with shoppers. Neighbors met regularly for cocktails at sunset and chided each other about who was the most … Continue reading ‘Once upon a time’ came true for one island resident – Be careful, be conscious, be considerate … this virus isn’t over yet

Longing for a little normalcy? It’s the return of studio pilates, and more plans for charitable donations

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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga have been performing a bit of a double whammy in the last few weeks with their virtual pilates and fitness classes. Owners Jan and Ron Waters have stated April’s class attendance of more than 500 people has meant a month of progress for charitable donations. With […]