Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Profiles.
On May 16, 2022, Richard S. Gallagher joined his beloved wife of nearly 49 years, Ann L. Gallagher, in heaven. Richard is survived by his adoring daughters, Elizabeth (Christopher) Petree of Chapel Hill, NC and Catherine (Jonathan) Brown of Chicago, IL. “Pops”, as his family lovingly called him, also leaves behind four grandchildren who thought […]
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Richard Suppes Burroughs was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2, 1929 to Davis Carlisle Burroughs and Nancy Suppes Burroughs. He died at home on January 25, 2023. When Dick was 3 years old, his family moved to St. Michaels MD; he grew up on a farm on the Chesapeake Bay where family activities included […]
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Jean “Jeannie” Redpath Becton, who spent winter months in Boca Grande, artist and silversmith who was known for her infectious laugh, her creativity, and her generosity, died on February 3, 2023, at the Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. At the end, she was surrounded by her loving family, including Henry Becton, Jr, her husband of […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Andrew Colburn started his new job at the Boca Grande Health center on the Monday of the week Hurricane Ian hit the island. It was quite a welcome. The storm hit on Wednesday and on Thursday Andrew called clinic CEO Mark Driscoll to see what he should do about coming in.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages.
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO We lost Capt. Freddy Futch. Also, Charlotte County Planning and Zoning went against county staff’s recommendation and voted not to put their seal of approval on rezoning for the Fishery property. TEN YEARS AGO Bob Fletcher was stunning in drag in “California Suite” and spaghetti dinners and pancake breakfasts […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Camera Club is excited to announce the “Art of Photography” Show March 3 to 5, 2023 at the Boca Grande Art Center featuring 20 exhibitors! The public is invited to attend an opening wine reception on Friday, March 3 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by exhibit hours on […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The Disaster Recovery Centers located at the following locations will temporarily close for the Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, Feb. 20. • Tringali Recreation Center, 3450 N Access Road, Englewood • Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte Operations will cease at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 and begin again on […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
This week something happened on the island that shook many people. It angered them, it confused them and it struck a chord in them that resonated with a sonic boom. Many of those people are Island School parents. Late last Friday afternoon a letter went out to school parents explaining that a registered sexual offender […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community History.
Julie Jean is the manager of Barnichol Hardware, located in the heart of Boca Grande. She is also the daughter of Captain Jimmy and Marjie Robertson and grew up in Boca Grande … and on the water surrounding it. The stories of her life with her beloved family allowed the audience to relive some of their own childhood memories.
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Density limitations in the western part of Charlotte County are being discussed again, and a group of Cape Haze land owners, business owners and residents are very involved. They are encouraging people to attend the Charlotte County Commission meeting on February 28 to support a rule that would limit density on the Cape Haze Peninsula to no more than 15 units per acre, without exceptions.