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■ STAFF REPORT Dean Laux, who writes a bi-monthly column for the Boca Beacon titled “Remembrances,” has just completed a new book that was almost two years in the making: the true story of Werner Meudt, a German of Jewish heritage, whose “remembrances” are vastly different from those of his American counterparts in the so-called […]
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William Charles Kunkler, Jr., beloved husband of Diane, gave up his soul to God on Sunday, August 6, 2017 after 88 extraordinary, full years. Bill’s marriage with Diane filled 61 of those years – a union which Bill would say “got him into a lot of trouble” because he ended up with 7 favorite children, […]
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Adair Newman appreciates spending peaceful days in Boca Grande. She lives on the island with her daughter, Carol Stewart, and her son-in-law, Doug. Carol is a Broker/Associate at Michael Saunders Real Estate. Adair was born in Milwaukie, Oregon, just south of Portland. When she was 19, she signed up for a cadet nursing program that […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Elizabeth Burr has been a Realtor in the area for more than 15 years. She started out at the Michael Sanders Real Estate office in Englewood and then began working out of the Boca Grande office five years ago. “I usually split my time between here and Englewood,” she said. “Both of the […]
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■BY MARCY SHORTUSE – I’m sure most of you have heard social media mutterings regarding those kids from Manatee County who have appeared in multiple photographs and videos mishandling animals, fish and birds. They filmed themselves dragging a shark at a high rate of speed, holding endangered spotted eagle rays, one guy holding up a […]
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■ STAFF REPORT A 15-year-old boy visiting Boca Grande with his church youth group drowned on Saturday, July 15 at 5:32 p.m. According to police reports, Godrien “Gody” Marcelin of Port Charlotte was in the water by the rock jetty at the south end of the island at Gasparilla Island State Park. A witness, a […]
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Mary Ann Linane Hearn of Atlanta, Georgia, widow of James Tolbert Hearn, passed away in her sleep on June 19, 2017 at the age of 94. Mary Ann was born in Atlanta on May 4,1923 to the late James and Mary Linane. After graduating from Girls High in Atlanta, Mary Ann taught dance to put […]
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■ STAFF REPORT While the island has been jam-packed with visitors this past week, the Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS didn’t have to respond to any serious calls. Nonetheless, the volume of calls was pretty steady.While the island has been jam-packed with visitors this past week, the Boca Grande Fire Department and […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Liam Hugger understands the importance of a strong work ethic. The Eagle Scout has worked at The Barnichol Hardware store on weekends since he was 16, and he currently works full time at Lowe’s in North Port. Liam is the grandson of island real estate agents Karen and Richard Hugger, who […]
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■ STAFF REPORT As you enjoy Southwest Florida’s coastal waters this Fourth of July weekend, we hope that boaters and beachgoers will remember a few key rules to avoid harming our local wildlife such as sea turtles, manatees and dolphins. Protect sea turtles and birds on the beach All sea turtle species are threatened or […]