Tag: Boca Beacon

Boca Grande to celebrate poetry of World War II

April 7, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARY COOK – Trains would come in carrying loads of ammunition, and there’d be armed guards on top of the train. They even built some barracks on the island. Patrol boats ran missions...

OBITUARY: Blair Elizabeth Chapin

Blair Elizabeth Chapin of Orlando died peacefully surrounded by her parents, Susan and Roger Chapin, her younger sister Grey (13) and her beloved standard poodle Henri on April 4, 2017. A funny and...

PROFILE: Skylar Warren

April 7, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – If you’re ready to step up your tennis game with a stronger swing and a crushing serve, you might want to think about talking with Skylar Warren, the assistant tennis pro at...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Woman’s Club Fair, bike parade kudos given

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club held their annual Spring Fair at the Community Center on Saturday, March 25, following the Bike Path parade. “The Magic of Movies” was the theme of this...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It was a privilege to be part of ‘World Wars’

To the Editor: I was privileged to be involved as an editor of the Friends of Boca Grande book, “World Wars—Memories and Reflections of Boca Grande Families. The sixty stories in the book were...

Lighthouse Day to be celebrated at both lights this weekend

April 7, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

Florida Lighthouse Day will be celebrated at two island lights on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both lighthouses will be open to climb for a $5 donation, and there will be...

Charlie’s Angels took the day at Whidden’s Back Bay

You know it’s nearing the end of season when the spring Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament is held. The traditional fishorama this year was held on Sunday, April 2, and the first-place team was...

Layin’ down the music at Sand Dollar sessions tonight

Boca Grande Charities will host the first in a series of free outdoor concerts at the Boca Grande Community Center on Friday, April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring the musical stylings of Marty Moss...

Ladies Day presents new artwork, and the time to turn in your money is now!

April 7, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

The 2017 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament is gearing up for another exciting year of tarpon fishing. The event will be held on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 13 in Boca Grande Pass from 5 to 8...

Resident reports theft of fishing poles from car port

On Thursday, March 30 Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of the theft of three fishing rods from the victim’s residence. According to reports, the victim told sheriff’s...