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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Island resident Candice Hooper has been making waves in the literary community lately, not only with an award-winning poem but a book that might change the way people think about the Civil War; a book that has taken her eight years to research and put together, and has taken her to […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The April 20 quarterly meeting of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority had so much information jam-packed into three hours, we just couldn’t run it all in one week. This is part two of that meeting’s proceedings, see part one regarding the weight restriction conversation in last week’s Boca […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Bob Vorel managed several successful career endeavors before choosing to settle down in Boca Grande. He and his wife, Annie, came to the island by boat 10 years ago. They purchased a tug trawler in Milwaukee and navigated up through Canada and Lake Ontario, travelling on several canals that […]
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Letter to the Editor, To maintain safe and efficient traffic flow at all times through the toll booths, along the causeway and along the Intercoastal waterway. To make fair and balanced decisions which impact a diverse group of stakeholders including owners, travelers, local businesses and employees. That’s what was printed at the bottom […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The afternoon was perfect as several of us from the Boca Beacon crew set out from Whidden’s Marina in the Jill Marie with Capt. Dave Chatham and his worthy first mate, Jill Chatham. Editor Marcy Shortuse, writer Sue Erwin, graphic designer Christine Cunningham, ad representatives Julianne Greenberg and Caroline Clabaugh and office […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority announced at its quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, April 20 that it would be implementing a trial exception period for overweight trucks, which brought about a debate one board member likened to “opening Pandora’s box.” Several local businesses were represented at the meeting, including […]
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It’s not too late to register for the 2016 Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 7. As of now, approximately 30 teams are signed up, but there is room for still more. Last entries will be taken on May 2. The entry fee is $550 per […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Fundraising efforts to procure the Gasparilla Island Light are now halfway there, according to Barrier Island Parks Society representatives. Excitement is growing in the BIPS organization as donations come in to support the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse restoration campaign. According to Larry Hannah, chair of the Gasparilla Island Light Development committee, “We are […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Summer break is quickly approaching, and if you’re looking for something to keep your kids active on the island this summer, you’re covered. The Lee County Parks and Recreation Department, with financial support from the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, is hosting two summer camps at the Boca Grande Community […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Tabitha Jordan realized at a very young age that she wanted to spend her future spreading the spiritual word and teaching children to lead a life filled with faith. The young minister to youth and families began sharing her skills with the people of the Lighthouse Methodist Church in Boca Grande […]