Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Robert (Bob) W. Horgan was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 18, 1943, to Doris P. Horgan and Leo J. Horgan. He died on July 29, 2024, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine. Bob grew up with siblings Leo (decd.) (sp. Betsy Horgan), Susan (sp. Tom Wilson decd.), and David (Bonnie Horgan). At age […]
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The South Florida PGA Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt competition was held at Lemon Bay Golf Club last week. “It is the first step to Augusta and the Masters Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt,” said Ryan Hartnett, Lemon Bay Golf Club’s representative to South Florida PGA Junior Golf. “We have always had a […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is adopting Epic, a top-tier electronic health record system, to make your healthcare experience even better. This new technology will help us manage patient information even more efficiently, ensuring you get the best care possible. We’ve done our research and there’s no better choice than Epic. It’s used by some […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Entertainment, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, including pickleball courts, and is asking for public comment. Mack A. Young, the director of Lee County Parks and Recreation, sent the the initial plans to various community leaders who had expressed an interest in the issue. […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
A power boat sank just off the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority swing bridge on Saturday, from a reported collision. Lee EMS released a “watercraft in distress” and “collision” bulletin that reported a “sinking vessel, now completely submerged, one subject still in water, multiple children reported to have been on board, 4-5 people, unknown how many […]
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY When people learn that I volunteer with BGSTA’s Turtle Patrol, so many of them say how much they would love to do that too, so I figured I would bring you along on one of my morning patrols so you can see what I really do. 5:55 a.m. I stop […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
The big story on our local waterfront currently is the pending Eldred’s Marina sale. Whether this deal goes through or not, the property will change ownership soon. The next generation has a dozen varied desires and the family is ready to move on. God only knows what will happen or when, but I’d like to […]
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In a move to honor its legacy and mark a new chapter in its storied history, Carr Companies has announced that it is rebranding to CarrAmerica. “As we transition to CarrAmerica, we are more committed than ever to building the communities of tomorrow,” said Austin Flajser, president and chief executive officer of CarrAmerica. “Our new […]
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Englewood Sailing Association keeps delivering their agenda of teaching youngsters ages eight to 17 the basics of sailing by offering three Learn to Sail Summer Camps.The latest LTS students along with C.H. Ritt, President of ESA, proudly display their grad- uation certificates. The class managed to complete their duties in spite of high winds and […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Alfons H.V. Wieschhorster passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Merfeld, North Rhein Westphalia, Germany, on October 5, 1939. Alfons immigrated to Canada in 1959 and then the United States in 1962. Alfons served in the United States Army in the early ‘60s, becoming a United States citizen in 1971. Chef Alfons was […]