Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Opinion, Sports & Outdoors.
Last week, a subscriber came into the Beacon office to ask for help with a one-legged ibis. The ibis was stranded by his flock (or in bird lingo, a wedge, or congregation or stand of birds). People do have a habit of calling us and stopping in with their wildlife issues, both human and otherwise. […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.
Recently a reader wrote to Eco-Watch and asked what she could do to help the environment. She was concerned about the ecosys- tem and its decline in protective measures to save our planet. It was a timely and welcomed question, as many have noticed that problems in the environment have not gotten better but only […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will preview a new arts program on Friday, Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. on the Hermitage Beach on Manasota Key. This new program will offer a glimpse into the creative process of three Hermitage Fellows in the midst of creating new work. Multidisciplinary visual artist Anne Patterson and composer Patrick Harlin […]
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Terry Seitz travels the world for his furniture business and takes the Boca Beacon. But this time I’m vacationing on the trail to Machu Picchu, Peru. It was declared a Peruvian Historic Sanctuary in 1982, UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Society.
Barrier Island Parks Society hosted the evening Dec. 9, 2023. The crowd was welcomed by Scott Feringa and Sharon McKenzie. The evening proved to be a festive time as many attendees arrived to celebrate the lighting of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. The friends gathered, sang carols and enjoyed the sights of the season. Shown […]
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By Dr. Raymond A. James What does it mean to be a good physician? What makes a physician great? These are difficult questions, and they can mean different things to different people. Some patients are willing to overlook a poor bedside manner to be treated by someone who is reported to be the expert in […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
The new season of Mote Marine Laboratory’s “Coffee With A Scientist” got off to a great start with scientist Dana Wetzel on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Boca Grande Community Center. Wetzel shared stories from her work as a senior scientist and program manager of Mote’s Marine Environmental Laboratory for Forensics. Some 40 people from […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
It was just over a year ago that 16-year-old Penelope Griggs Doerge, called “Penny” by her family and friends, died at home in Glen Cove, N.Y. of a common but exceedingly difficult genetic disorder, neurofibromatosis. The disorder causes tumors to grow on nerve pathways anywhere in the body. There is no cure. In the year […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.
There is not much good to be said about the recent worldwide COVID pandemic, but at least one person has found a silver lining for that terrible time. She discovered that she could work from home. That seemed impossible before she was forced to do it. Jennifer Burby is a civil litigator. She has been […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Real Estate.
As the Boca Grande North condo complex continues its building renovations, their association is just beginning an entire landscaping process for Cole Island. “We have 38 royal palms to line the causeway,” said Trey Winter, vice president of the Boca Grande North association. “Landscaping begins this week.” Tuesday, Hazeltine Nurseries staff began irrigation installation, and […]