Tag: Boca Beacon

BIPS asks for help with trespassers, donations

August 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) has asked for your help in protecting Gasparilla Island Lighthouse by watching out for trespassers on the...

Memories, stories of war sought

August 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you have memories of what it was like to live during World War I or World War II, now is the time to make an important contribution and be part of a publication that will share...

Be cautious! Peak season for sea turtles has arrived

August 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s been a bustling summer for baby sea turtles this year, and residents and guests need to remember to refrain from interfering with this natural process. The Boca Grande Sea...

Profile: Joe Stansbury

August 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve enjoyed a delicious sandwich made on fresh- baked bread at Kappy’s Market recently, chances are it was made and served to you by Joe Stansbury. The friendly face behind the...

GUEST EDITORIAL: Anderson explains position in running for District 3

August 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News

■ BY DICK ANDERSON I am Dick Anderson, and I am a candidate for the Lee County Commission District 3. My candidacy is motivated by the legacy we will leave to our children and grandchildren. Are...

Be careful what you wish for

To the Editor: “All for one and one for all.” Funny, that seems to be the battle cry of people like me. But hey, I guess it’s the battle cry of anyone who takes a side on any issue. Now, I...

Last chance to enter the Inn’s photo contest

July 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Do you have fond memories of a particular stay at The Gasparilla Inn & Club? Maybe you have a fantastic photograph that showcases that memory? This is officially your last...

Learning the fate of our Farmers Market

July 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Farmers Market Founder Shauna Lee Lange is hoping for a successful 2016-2017 season – even if it is only half a season. This month, representatives of Lee County...

Turtle trek

July 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s very unusual to see a sea turtle stop off at the beach in the middle of the day to lay her eggs, but that’s exactly what happened on the beach around 4:30 p.m. on Friday,...

Beacon crew up for five awards at upcoming FPA event

■ STAFF REPORT When September rolls around and the Florida Press Association holds its annual convention, the Boca Beacon crew will be looking to win or place in five categories. It was...