Tag: Boca Beacon

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....

Another shot across the bow at the NHR

May 17, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Even as the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board was conducting its routine monthly meeting this Wednesday, the skirmish over a controversial plan to nominate 129...

Sabalo takes first in 2021 Ladies Day Capt. Van Hubbard almost ‘Had’Em,’ placed second

May 17, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY WESLEY LOCKE – For the 30th Anniversary of the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, we were promised no fish and rough waters. It’s no secret that women and mothers know how to take on a stormy...

Rest easy, Mike Weddle: 1954-2021 … A local legend as a friend, as a musician

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Back in the day when Gasparilla Island was more about community and less about being an exclusive second-home or vacation destination, there was a guy named Mike Weddle...

A ‘dream house’ in the making, an eyesore in the meantime

May 17, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Sometimes it takes time for dreams to come true. That appears to be the case for the Puerto family, out of Miami, who have been building a 5,000-plus square foot home on...