Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Richard George Robb, died early morning on Nov. 9, 2021 in the company of his wife, Nancy and his Labrador Retriever, Ava. He had endured a long illness. Richard (Dick) was a gentleman who spent the better part of his retirement, working to improve the lives of others. He was a proponent of animal rights, […]
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
The year was 1921. Women had just fought for and won the right to vote, Warren G. Harding had just taken the oath of office, and Margaret Mary Loviner was born in Columbus, Ohio. If you’re fortunate enough to earn the title of Octogenarian, you’re probably like Marge and have gathered some tips, advice and […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation want to thank everyone that helped make the Second Annual Holiday Hoopla a Success. First, our sponsors: Parsley-Baldwin Realty/PB Grande, The Friends of Boca Grande, Glass Bottom Rentals, and The Gasparilla Inn & Club. We also want to thank our amazing […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as on Thursday, Dec. 30, and Friday, Dec. 31, for the New Year’s holiday. The holiday schedule adjustments: Solid Waste – All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns.
‘’Life is precious to all creatures, as it is to us. They also seek a life full of happiness with no injury or pain. Let us strive to be more responsive and cognizant of their plight and offer protection for all wildlife — especially for the creatures in Florida’s coastal waters.” – Author unknown […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
There appeared to be not one bone of contention against the proposed development that will be located on The Fishery property, as Charlotte County commissioners met on Tuesday, Dec. 14 to discuss and finalize zoning changes made to the property last month. In fact, no one from the board or the public spoke out against […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Security cameras. Wrought iron fences. Security guards. These are things that many would expect from a gated community, but does anyone expect them when they’re walking on a public beach? If you have walked the length of the beach along Charlotte Harbor from the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, you’ve probably come to expect all […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
More help being sought as damage across four states is still being discovered The Mayfield, Kentucky, twister that took lives, ravaged the small community and destroyed much of the historic First United Methodist Church on December 11, is weighing heavily on the hearts of some in Boca Grande, especially the Rev. Dr. Matthew Williams of […]
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Howard B. Witt died quite suddenly of bacterial pneumonia on Tuesday, Aug. 3 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He was 81. Howard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn, and four children Randy (Kathy) of Kansas City, KS; Ryan (Lauren) of Colorado Springs, CO; Laura Deal of Nixa, MO and […]
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William Keith Johnson, 60 a.k.a. “Boca Bill” passed away on November 27, 2021. Bill had fought bravely for months, finally succumbing to liver disease. Many knew Bill as the head painter for Yusk Construction, for whom he worked many years. He was highly skilled and interior decorators loved to work with him because he could […]