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 […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Education, Profiles.
With a passion for teaching, a deep love of children, a creative spark and 14 years of experience, Kristen Maitland-Shank is “super excited” to be the newest teacher at The Island School for third grade. “I have a strong passion for teaching,” Kristen said. “I can’t picture myself doing anything else. If I would ever […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News.
Coast Guard aircrews rescued two adrift boaters, Sunday, after their 34-foot sailing vessel lost its sail 73 miles off Boca Grande. No injuries were reported. An Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane rescue crew launched and located the disabled vessel with both boaters aboard around 11 a.m. The aircrew vectored in an Air Station […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Events.
Throughout August, all join Calusa Waterkeeper at local top breweries and bars that will let the Taps Flow for H2O. The event starts on Aug. 3-4 at Millennial Brewing in downtown Fort Myers, and concludes at Margaritaville’s License to Chill rooftop bar. This will coincide with Jimmy Buffett’s Day of Giving on Saturday, Aug. 31. Additional stops include Coastal Dayz Brewery, […]
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August is quieter on Gasparilla Island, but boutiques and eateries are still open, albeit with some limited hours. Below are just some of the store reports we have from island retailers and restaurants. Call first. Telephone numbers are listed below to check with individual boutiques and retailers. A reminder to island retailers to please email […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of man.” Herman Melville The number one question among many biologists and marine biologists is whether the killer whale is just having fun or if they are angry, following in the actions of Moby Dick. For the […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Mixed grouper and snappers can be found. Photos provided by Capt. Brad Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com.
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY As I’ve mentioned in this column on many occasions, one important aspect of our duties as BGSTA turtle patrollers is to collect data for FWC. We not only collect information about the number and location of false crawls and nests, but we are also tasked with performing inventories of certain […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News.
At the Florida Press Association’s annual meeting, the Boca Beacon won 15 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards ceremony, held on July 26 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, recognized the newspaper for its work in photography, journalism and community service. In the Feature Photo category, Publisher Dusty Hopkins earned second place […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Police & Fire, Profiles.
Julie Brooks is the voice you hear on the phone when you call the Boca Grande Fire Department’s non-emergency number. She is the administrative assistant to the chief, as well as to anyone in the department who needs her help, which makes her a hero in her own right. Julie, who goes by Jules, likes […]