Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
The 27th annual G.I.F.T (Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament), presented by Gasparilla Outfitters to benefit the Boca Grande Historical Society, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, so if you’re in for some fly-fishing action you should sign up now. Official rules for the tournament are: 1) All teams will consist of two anglers, Guides may […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community, News.
Some people are unforgettable for many different reasons. Some have a radiant smile that just makes you feel better about the day. Others have a gentle, laidback attitude and a listening ear. Still others shine with the love and care that they feel for their fellow man. And then there are some people who are […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.
By Sandra Hollingsworth Within the community of Sea Oats, many extra hands have helped to clean up the common areas and each unit in a very short time. People can do things more quickly and easily when they work as one. The entire team pulled together to ensure the beloved Sea Oats would shine again. […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
With the addition of Dr. Emily Haly, the Boca Grande Health Clinic now has three doctors on staff. Dr. Haly (pronounced hail-ee) brings some 22 years of medical experience to the position. She especially likes dealing with patients on a personal level, while giving professional help. That means she likes to talk with patients, spend […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.
Natalie “Pat” O’Brien Conklin passed peacefully on October 9, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida, surrounded by family at the age of 96. She was born in 1926 in New York City. She graduated in 1944 from Westover School in Middlebury, CT, where an endowment scholarship was established in her name. She was predeceased in 2009 by […]
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Mary A. Tucker (nee Harrington), born to eternal life on October 13, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Cherished wife of Drew for 53 years. Loving mother of Brett (Victoria) Tucker and Mandy (Daniel) Jackson. Dear “GrandMary” of Avery Tucker, Riley Jackson, Maya Tucker, Jackson Tucker and Tucker Jackson. Further survived and loved by […]
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Jean Seward of Venice, a beloved director, mentor and friend of the members of the Boca Grande Duplicate Bridge Club, died on November 2, 2022. She was a well-loved popular director of the club from 2010 to her retirement in 2016. According to her very good friend, Janet Laudenslager, “Jean and her husband Jack moved […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Tropical Storm Nicole, beginning Nov. 7 and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Shown here is Bobby in center owner of Moving Across America (941) 662-5833 and his crew Will on left and Leo on right for weeks they have been picking up tons of boca grande debris on private roads and unloading the same tins onto state roads to remove from front of homes. […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Community History.
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Royal Palm Players were casting rehearsals for their season opener “Duets.” TEN YEARS AGO The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority ad valorem tax referendum was voted down, 542 votes to 301. The money was to help fund the new bridge. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO State-mandated tax rollbacks took away the […]