Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
We were hoping this space would be dedicated to the Boca Grande polling location’s election 2022 results. Without fail that is what we have done the friday following an election, and it used to be because the poll workers would tape a little piece of paper to the door of the Woman’s Club Room that showed all of the results, broken down by each category.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community, News.
Some people are unforgettable for many different reasons. Some have a radiant smile that just makes you feel better about the day. Others have a gentle, laidback attitude and a listening ear. Still others shine with the love and care that they feel for their fellow man. And then there are some people who are […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Almost everyone has a memory of playing croquet as a child, probably in their grandmother’s yard. Hans Peterson thinks it is time to make some new memories, this time on the Boca Grande Community Center lawn. “Croquet’s a great game, and everyone can play,” Hans said. And if someone does not know how to play, […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Hurricanes are never welcome, a reality to contend with, nonetheless. A price we pay to live in paradise. Last Thursday I made the journey from central Florida to check on extended family and see if I could help. While I’m not native to the island, I have lived in the Orlando area […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN Typically September and October are our rainy months around the Island. The rainwater enters the Peace and Myakka River water basins and comes down into Charlotte Harbor before making its way out the passes into the Gulf. That rainwater turns our local waters dark brown from the natural tanic acids found […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
Besides new plants, the project includes what is called “structural pruning” of already established trees. This kind of pruning focuses on improving the architecture of the branches within the crown of the tree. Most trees grow stronger without branches at different levels. These lower branches tend to cause problems, using nutrients and presenting problems for the overall health of the tree. Structural pruning not only protects the tree, but also protects people and property from weaker limbs falling or otherwise being a nuisance. Bartlett Tree has headed this part of the project.
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The past will live again this Halloween as the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) scares up stories from Boca Grande’s history for its premier Haunted History Tour. The tour will be offered twice, both on Sunday, Oct. 30, one at 5 p.m. and the other at 6:30 p.m. Each will run about one hour and […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Entertainment, Letters to the Editor.
The Boca Grande Film Festival (BGFF) is one of our biggest events of the season, and we have to say that we enjoy bringing the community together for a true cinematic experience. Utilizing almost the entire community center grounds, we transform our venues into a theater atmosphere. With the help of Artistic Director Jonathan Jackson, our BGFF Committee and our BGFF Sponsors, we are able to source and present the top films and documentaries in the major festival circuit.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, News.
It has been more than seven months since the morning of January 16, when an F1 tornado swept the bottom of Cape Haze Peninsula, damaging more than two dozen mobile homes in Gasparilla Island Estates. You would think in that amount of time, certainly the damage was cleaned up and repaired. But time has been […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns.
Make sure you’re getting in the water your body needs, which is likely to be more than what you need in other seasons. Our bodies try to cool down through the natural process of sweating, which can cause dehydration. This makes it essential to drink more water, especially if you’re working or exercising outdoors. Interestingly, CDC studies show that among U.S. adults, plain water intake is significantly lower in older adults.