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Who are these groups of cyclists around Cape Haze?

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Editorial, News, Sports & Outdoors.

As to the rides, they take place every day and can have as few as two or three riders in the heat of the summer, to 20 or 30 riders during the season, when many snowbirds migrate south. Riders come from far and wide. Carrie comes from Wyoming each winter, and Rob usually makes it from Jersey – no, not New Jersey but the island in the Channel off England. Others come from all over the U.S., but mainly from the northeastern and midwestern states. The rides are mainly in Rotonda, Gulf Cove, South Gulf Cove, the Meadows, or on any given holiday CHC ventures to Boca Grande. There is an occasional ride from Manasota Key to Casey Key, but mainly the rides stay in the Cape Haze peninsula. Several riders have raced in the past ,and many completed various long-distance trips.

OBITUARY: Pattie Cleghorn

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

Pattie Cleghorn (nee Hart), born November 15, 1941 in Toronto, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, June 17, 2022 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge Ontario after a long battle with lung disease.  She was predeceased by her parents, Eileen and Harry Hart, and is survived by her long- time […]

SPOTLIGHT: Ken Fortney – 97 and still working at The Inn golf shop

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

The Fortneys do other things for fun that many people might not expect. They have a modern camper and take trips to interesting places where they camp and enjoy meeting new people and trying new things. They found an internet site called Harvest Hosts, where members, who must be “self-contained RVers,” have unique overnight stays, such as camping on a golf course, in a pasture, at an alpaca ranch or a horse farm, all of which the Fortneys have done. The camping is free, but each host has something of interest to market, so campers usually buy produce or a sweater or whatever else the host has to offer. 

EDITORIAL: A first time fishing this writer will never forget

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Editorial, News, Sports & Outdoors.

Then, bam! Lynn felt something hit her line. Tim instantly got my rod secured and me out of the way, and then put all his attention on Lynn. She had a tarpon on the line. “You got this,” he assured her. “Reel it in.” “Bow to the king,” “Just hold on, don’t do anything.” The orders were calm, but authoritative. Captain Mark was advising Tim from his higher vantage point and moving the boat as conditions warranted.

Outta Line takes Kids Classic!

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

The race for that last fish released was a tricky one, as there were two other teams fighting tarpon as well as Searene when Capt. Sandy called the tournament at 4:50 p.m., right as a severe storm was closing in off the Gulf and another was threatening from the harbor side. Team Reel Shark released their tarpon at 5:01 p.m., but Searene was still out there fighting. It took a lot of going over observer clipboards to determine who that “last fish” winner was, but that’s why observers are so important.
There were 29 boats in the field for this year’s Kids Classic, with 38 anglers under the age of 10 and 70 kids older than 10. Out of the 108 total, 70 were boys and 39 were girls.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Elaine Williams retires after delivering your newspapers for 26 years

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.

Elaine Williams probably woke up around 1:30 a.m. this morning, but, unlike a week or so ago, today she could roll over and go back to sleep. Elaine is now retired. Her role as the iconic newspaper carrier serving Boca Grande for the last 26 years has ended, and her early-morning habit of making sure her customers get their daily newspapers – dry and on time – is someone else’s task.

OBITUARY: Andy Nagle

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

William A. “Andy” Nagle passed away June 7, 2022 at the age of 60, surrounded by his family on June 7, 2022 in Huntington Beach, California. He was born on August 6, 1961. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Louise Nagle. He leaves behind his beloved children, Jake and Jordan Nagle; […]

Solar panels a sore point for some Historic Preservation Board members

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

After sailing through several items of business, the sticking point came when the Mazza residence project, 235 Whiskey Row, was broached. The Mazza family wishes to complete installation of rooftop solar panels and indoor battery backups on their residence, which will include panels on the south and east-facing portions of the roof – two on the east side, one with 14 panels and one with four panels – and 22 panels arranged in rows on another part of the roof. Once installed the panels will be raised eight inches off the roofline, and according to the Mazza’s representative, would not be visible from the beach side of the home.