Tag: Boca Beacon

“Flower’s” Margot Shaw to talk about floral lifestyle

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY CATHERINE BALLMAN – Margot Shaw has an eye for living and decorating with flowers and it shows in her magazine, Flower. She also has an eye for opportunity. Ms. Shaw spied a need for a...

Economic Summit 2021 happening March 4

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Four lifelong students of economics and finance will attempt to gaze into a crystal ball at the Friends of Boca Grande Economic Summit 2021 on March 4 and answer the...

Syble Sez

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Community History

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – The Boca Beacon’s of the early 1980s included a column called “Syble Sez” based on local news of social events, business openings, family...

Wisconsin photographer to help Camera Club ‘find their focus’

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Katherine Westover of Westover Photography will be the featured speaker at the next Boca Grande Camera Club meeting on Tuesday, March 2 at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held via...

Shorebird nesting season has begun; please do your part to help keep them safe

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY T MICHELE WALKER – The beaches of Boca Grande are home to many species of shorebirds and seabirds. Charlotte County hosts three species of shorebirds, the Wilson’s plover, Snowy plover and...

A tribute to Roberta Murphy … and a request

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Statewide Pest in Boca Grande is like a family. After 30 years of devoted service, they lost one of their own when Roberta Murphy lost her battle with cancer. Those who knew Roberta best knew...

OBITUARY: Norman P. Mullen

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Norman P. Mullen of Boca Grande, formerly of Foley, Alabama, passed away on February 22, 2021. Everyone who knew Norman knew what a strong man he was, both physically and mentally. He was also a...

PROFILE: Tricia Mansfield

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

BY T MICHELE WALKER – Before becoming a full-time artist and the newest board member at the Boca Grande Art Club, Tricia Mansfield spent the early part of her career in environmental...

OBITUARY: Garfield Beckstead

Garfield Ray Beckstead, founder and owner of Useppa Island Club, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 16, 2021 at the age of 82 after a long and bravely fought battle with...

EDITORIAL: Something to be remembered by; would you be willing to leave a legacy to the people of Placida and Boca Grande?

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Just across the little bridge by the Fishery is a 91-acre piece of land that for many of us is a piece of old Florida eye candy. You’ll recognize the parcel I mean by...