Tag: Boca Beacon

Most turtle nests survived Tropical Storm Emily

August 14, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The majority of sea turtle nests survived Tropical Storm Emily. Thankfully, reports from the turtle patrol front lines are very positive and the storm has not been as destructive as...

Beacon columnist publishes new book

August 14, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Dean Laux, who writes a bi-monthly column for the Boca Beacon titled “Remembrances,” has just completed a new book that was almost two years in the making: the true story of Werner...

Obituary: William Charles Kunkler Jr.

William Charles Kunkler, Jr., beloved husband of Diane, gave up his soul to God on Sunday, August 6, 2017 after 88 extraordinary, full years. Bill’s marriage with Diane filled 61 of those years – a...

Profile Adair Newman

Adair Newman appreciates spending peaceful days in Boca Grande. She lives on the island with her daughter, Carol Stewart, and her son-in-law, Doug. Carol is a Broker/Associate at Michael Saunders...

What happens if the worst happens?

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Every year, the first weather event of the hurricane season usually serves to spur many of us into setting our plan of action in case severe weather hits us, and this year is no...

Thief finds window of opportunity at South Beach

August 4, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT A half-open window alerted a local restaurant owner to nefarious doings at his establishment on Friday, July 28. According to a report by Lee County deputies, the owner of South...

Replacement of truck scale scheduled for completion August 28

August 4, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority truck scale is in the process of being replaced. The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority truck scale is in the process of being replaced. The...

Coast Guard rescues three off Gasparilla Island

■ STAFF REPORT The United States Coast Guard has been busy with weather-related activity lately, including a recent rescue just off the Gasparilla Island coast. The Coast Guard and Charlotte County...

2017 summer camp is in the books

August 4, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT It was another great year for the Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp program, with trips to Legoland, Bowland and every land in between. Headed up by Coach DJ Keisling,...

Profile Elizabeth Burr

August 4, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Elizabeth Burr has been a Realtor in the area for more than 15 years. She started out at the Michael Sanders Real Estate office in Englewood and then began working out of the Boca...