Tag: Boca Beacon

Royal Palm Players begins a new season with ‘An Ideal Husband’

November 11, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment, News

■ SUBMITTED BY RPP You’re invited to a party this weekend at the Crowninshield Center, when Oscar Wilde’s “An Ideal Husband” begins Royal Palm Players’ season of fun. This year’s theme is ‘The...

Profile: Stuie Middleton

November 11, 2016
Staff Report
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Stuie Middleton was born in Boca Grande. His earliest memories include spending late nights in the Boca Beacon office when his mother, Patti Middleton, well-known Boca Grande...

Free resources for Manatee Awareness Month

To the Editor: The month of November is designated as Manatee Awareness Month and is an opportunity to call attention to this endangered species, which is Florida’s official state marine mammal....

Local CHEC to conduct free programs in November

To the Editor: Take a walk on the wet side! Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. (CHEC) will be conducting free Seagrass Adventure Estuary wading trips at Cedar Point Environmental...

Friendly Boca face at Silver Lake Preserve in LaBelle

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Boca Beacon writer Sue Erwin spent a day with island quail hunting guide Phil O’Bannon last week and headed out to Silver Lake Preserve in LaBelle, FL. Phil has been quail hunting since he was a...

What you need to know when you enter the voting booth

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

There are only four more days until the upcoming general election, and conversation is heating up. It may be leaving you confused, but with a little research you can approach the voting booth with...

Royal Palm Players gears up for ‘Battle of the Sexes’

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment

The go-to group for theater fun, Royal Palm Players (RPP), is excited to announce its upcoming season with big productions and thematic concerts based on the oldest competition under the sun, the...

OBITUARY: Todd C. Barry

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Todd C. Barry, 50 of North Port, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1966 in Harvey, Illinois. Todd loved the Atlanta Falcons and was known for his humor...

GIFT Tournament returns on Tuesday, Nov. 22

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Now is the time to sign up for the 2016 Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, sponsored by Gasparilla Outfitters, SunTech Builders, LLC and the Boca...

Ladies Day poster announced, WRTT artists still being sought

November 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the official 27th Annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament artist. Brendan Coudal is back for the 2017 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, with...