Everglades Day at J.McLaughlin
Everglades Day was celebrated at J.McLaughlin with a book display and photos around the store featuring the work of Clyde Butcher. Photo by Matt
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Letters: Praise for youth’s op-ed on carts
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I would like to commend Gray Indelicato’s Opinion: “Golf Carts: Don’t blame the operator, etc.”, was brilliant. His observation of irresponsibility is not age related, was wise beyond his years. K. Y. Futch Boca Grande & Punta Gorda
Letters: Obligation only for churchgoers to walk 50 feet
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I quote a very abbreviated part of your editorial for April 4 – “What passed on Tuesday … was a horrible, horrible … ordinance… that the churches could not have Christmas services unless Christmas happened to be on Sunday …” It would indeed be horrible, horrible if the County ordained that the […]
Van remembers the late Capt. Woods
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
Capt. Phil Woods was a special man. He had Interbay Marina on theGandy Causeway a lifetime ago. As a kid I walked around the marina one day and was amazed by all the snook around the boats. I got to know him when we tarpon fished Boca Grande Pass together back in the ‘80s. Capt. […]
OPINION: VAN HUBBARD
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Opinion, Sports & Outdoors.
If a local captain is repeating a suggestion, you aren’t hearing it Spring fishing is not to be missed. We currently have an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on. Local fishing is on fire. The water has warmed up and our fish are hungry. Traffic has lightened up and tarpon season will be […]
Easter is late this year, but it will come
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
The long, long April is heightened by the day of Easter in A.D. 2025. Often, we hear the expression, “Easter is late this year, isn’t it?” Already, it was a bit quieter this week in terms of visitors. That meant that many of the kids and grandchildren came earlier during the various spring breaks, and […]
George Robinson 1943-2025
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
George Cooke Robinson passed away on April 1st, 2025, at age 81, due to complications from a fall. George was an avid traveler, chef, dog lover and investor who put his family above all else. George is survived by his partner of almost 30 years, Donna Moore; son Michael Robinson (Virginia); grandsons Brooks and Luke; […]
Frances Sybil Mills 1938-2025
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Frances Sybil Joiner Mills was born on Gasparilla Island, Florida on November 26, 1938, and spent her early years growing up in the unique coastal environment of the surrounding islands. She passed away peacefully at her home in Rotonda West, Florida, on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sybil was married to her […]
Stanley O. Ikenberry 1935-2025
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Stanley Oliver Ikenberry, 90, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at home in Boca Grande surrounded by his family. Born March 3, 1935, in Lamar, Colorado, to Oliver and Margaret Moulton Ikenberry, he was a visionary leader in American higher education and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, colleague and friend. Stan spent […]
James Thomas Burcham 1941-2025
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James Thomas Burcham (Tom), 83, of Mission Hills, Kansas, passed away March 31, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born in Springfield, Missouri, in 1941. He attended the University of Kansas where he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and then went on to successfully get a Master’s in Business Administration from University […]