Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Community History.
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Final Hurricane Irma debris pickups were complete as anglers were busy tying flies and getting ready for the GIFT tournament. TEN YEARS AGO A manatee in Boca Bay was picked up and transported to Lowry Park Zoo due to exposure to red tide. Amber Mills married Mike McGuiness at […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: September 28, 2022 will go down in infamy and will be remembered for some years to come. Ian was almost a 100-year storm, or close to it. The landfall over the island was slow and gruesome, traveling only a few miles an hour and with winds 2 miles per hour shy of […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
There are so many questions that deserve solid answers when it comes to insurance claims regarding Hurricane Ian. If you have never had to file a claim before it can be a daunting process, and while some are paid out smooth as butter, most are not. There are many glitches that can occur, so remembering […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, News.
The Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund handed out its first 23 checks to help businesses and organizations in Boca Grande recover from Hurricane Ian. The amount of the grants is not public information, but the results will be substantial, noted Larry Hannah, one of the Fund’s management committee members. “I got a lot of hugs […]
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SUBMITTED BY CAYO COSTA PARK RANGERS As many of you know, Cayo Costa State Park is where Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall. The damage to the park was catastrophic. Along with so many in our local community, several of the park staff lost their homes, vehicles, and personal belongings. At this time the park […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
As many of you know, Cayo Costa State Park is where Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall. The damage to the park was catastrophic. Along with so many in our local community, several of the park staff lost their homes, vehicles, and personal belongings. At this time the park is still assessing the full extent […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Nancy Ellen Pais of Oxford, Michigan and Boca Grande, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2022. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Ellen. She is survived by her husband, Don, and her children, Dan (Meg) Joe (Sue) Amy (Mark-Hans) and Dave, as well as her brother Tom and seven grandchildren: […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.
Being the president of your homeowners’ association can be a rewarding position, but it can also be a demanding one. Following Hurricane Ian, Ken Burnette, president of the Boca Grande North Condo Association, has found the job not only to be demanding, but heartbreaking, too. “We are still in the assessment phase,” he said, still […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Community History, News.
Thank you all for your patience as we deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. I am happy to report that the History Center and all of our historic treasures are safe and did not acquire any storm damage! Like so many of you, the personal homes of our board and staff have suffered damages […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO While the island was still picking up debris from Hurricane Irma, Hal McCombs was introduced as the new president of the Royal Palm Players. TEN YEARS AGO A short video called “Rich History … Priceless Future: The Tarpon of Boca Grande Pass” was created by Brooks and Sean Paxton, highlighting our fishing […]