Tag: Boca Beacon

Weekend festivities highlighted by May Daze with music and fun to raise money for K-9s for Warriors

May 23, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This weekend, May 22 and 23, you might notice a lot more activity down in the water along the Boca Grande Causeway. That’s because the Party Cove Yacht Club will be...

Passing phony bills? Not in Hudson’s, you won’t

STAFF REPORT – If you feel like committing a crime, you might want to go somewhere other than Hudson’s Grocery … those folks are sharp. On Tuesday, May 18, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies...

Masks are optional (well, really, they always have been)

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Last week the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance that says “fully vaccinated” Americans do not need to follow...

Boca Grande hits major COVID-19 milestone: Vaccine update

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – A monumental milestone has been reached in our Island’s fight against COVID-19 as the Boca Grande Health Clinic has now vaccinated more than 3,100...

Talk about a fantastic experience at the sandbar! Dolphin v. snook caught on film

May 23, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – A dolphin chasing his dinner made for great entertainment for one South Venice couple who got up close to the action … almost too close. Corey and Karen Brehm of...

OBITUARY: John Kaiser

May 23, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

On Friday, May 9, 2021 John Kaiser passed away in Washington, D.C. He was born November 1, 1926. John was the cherished father of Nancy Dufrane (Richard), Linda Brant (Michael), John Kaiser...

Boca Bargains announces they will remain open until June 17

May 23, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has announced that Boca Bargains will stay open until Thursday, June 17, by appointment only. A maximum of six shoppers will be allowed in the...

PROFILE: John Janes

May 23, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

BY T MICHELE WALKER – For those who want to see the world, there are many professions to choose from. Travel is one of the advantages of a career in the military, flight attendant, cruise...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A sad sight to find on the beach this season

To the Editor: On return north from our annual time in Florida, I have a shell in my beach shoe. Spending many days each year at Gasparilla Island State Park with family and friends, this...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Historical Society announces new executive position job opening

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society is announcing changes in the organization. The Society has grown significantly in the last several years and now plans to increase its staff....