Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News.
The Community House was filled with art-minded people last Saturday night for the Boca Grande Art Center’s Fishing in Paradise fish art show. Below, some photos by the Boca Beacon’s Matt Gutman for the event on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Anne Beatty is amazed that she is still being called to do the things she is good at, and things she loves doing. She knows not everyone who reaches 81 can do that. The credit, she believes, goes to a number of things and people, but the real credit, she gives to God. Anne, herself, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
In two generations, many places have gone from children being “seen and not heard” to no children at all. Florida (or let’s blame Arizona) is inventor of the world of “55 plus,” where dogs are legally and emotionally more important than children. Saying that out loud is not to set people against each other, only […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
Tired of fighting. That’s the word from one of the main homeowner claimants to an upcoming bankruptcy case for The Gasparilla Mobile Estates, which is located just to the west of Gasparilla Marina in Placida. “Some folks have lost everything,” said Peter Bezemer, a Canadian who has been a resident of the park for over […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events.
BY BOOTS TOLSDORFROYAL PALM PLAYERS You know as soon as you see the set for “Suite Surrender” that you are in for physical comedy of epic proportions. Four doors, one leading to a balcony, a closet and a bar, are sure indicators that there will be doors slamming, hidden objects, mistaken identities and timed exits […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
Smart Studio began back in 1982 on the west side of Park Avenue, and now they are back, with a shop at 321 Park Ave. in the Old Theatre Building. Founder Wini Smart’s granddaughter Rebecca is now in charge. “We are a bit smaller now, but still offer everything we did before: fine original art […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education.
BY STEPHANIE SHIRBACK Mrs. Shirback’s fifth grade science class dived deeper into their learning last week with an entire day full of experiments and hands-on learning experiences. Students have been exploring different types of energy, forces, and motion. After learning about each one, students had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge through the scientific process. […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community History.
Despite the chill in the air, close to 100 people showed up for the season’s first History Bytes program at the loggia of the Johann Fust Library. The topic was the History Center’s new exhibit, based on the 2010 book “One Island: Three Hometowns.” The book and the exhibit include pictures and oral histories sparked […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Sports & Outdoors.
A nest of owls by Lemon Bay High School are Englewood’s newest tourist attraction. This “Great Horned Owl Nest” is across the street from Lemon Bay High School, in a street sign. Eva Furner, a birder and volunteer with Lemon Bay Conservancy, has been watching the situation for just over a month. Furner’s photos have […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Education, Featured News.
Students from Lemon Bay High School’s marine program led the community last Wednesday on a tour of their AquaLab, a model for upper school science education. During the evening, marine science teacher Mia Conlon and her students led guests around their tanks and simulated marine environments. Conlon has been at Lemon Bay for a decade, […]