Tag: Boca Beacon

Valentine boxes to be sent to overseas soldiers, volunteers needed

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Have you been looking for a way to bring a smile to a soldier’s face? You are invited to join a band of experienced volunteers from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, Jan. 26...

RPP actress Maggie Bush takes honors in New Hampshire, wins ‘Best Professional Actress’ award

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE While island resident Maggie Bush was busy with play rehearsals here on the island last week, she was bestowed with a very big honor in the frozen lands of New Hampshire. Maggie...

Profile: Karen Grace

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN She’s held several executive-level positions for numerous companies up north, but here in Boca Grande, Karen Grace has embarked on a few exciting adventures that are key to this...

Obituary: William Marschall

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

William Emil (Bill) Marschall, 77, of Rotonda West passed away on January 14, 2019 in Englewood. Bill was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Frieda and Helmuth Marschall on August 2, 1941. He worked...

Obituary: Jim Nance

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Jim Nance, long-time Boca Grande and Cashiers, N.C. resident, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2019 at his home in Englewood, embraced by the love of his life – his wife, June. Jim was born in...

Obituary: William Carlstrom

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

William Joseph (Bad Bill or Wild Willy) Carlstrom, age 79, of Port Charlotte and Boca Grande, passed away December 29, 2018. Bill was born in Queens, N.Y. on August 8, 1939, the son of Norman and...

Annual fundraiser for Hope for Haitians committee to be held February 5

To the Editor: The Hope for Haitians Committee of Boca Grande was organized in 2009. Its first fundraiser took place in February of 2010, just one month after the tragic earthquake that killed...

It is time for the postmistress to go

To the Editor: There is a concerted effort underway to have the current postmistress, Melisa Bicker, replaced in her position. For too long now, many of us have been at the receiving end of her...

Well kiss my winter-spiced purple grit cakes … The ‘Taste’ is back in town! (Part I)

January 18, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It’s time once again for the “Taste of Boca Grande” to tantalize and titillate our taste buds with strange (and some not-so-strange) and unusual dishes, created by some of the...

Pet blessing this Thursday

■ STAFF REPORT Last call for pet redemption! The “Ecumenical Blessing of the Animals” will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. The pet blessing will be held at the dog park off of 7th Street....