Tag: Boca Beacon

OBITUARY: Kay Frances Bell

March 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

On March 18, 2016, after battling leukemia for two years, Kay Frances Bell let go and made the decision to fly with the angels. Her passing was quiet and serene. She has been a...

Parking Committee advisory member speaks out

To the Editor: Thank you for Sue Erwin’s accurate and evenhanded reporting on the Parking Advisory meeting on Wednesday, March 16 – with one important correction. Those of us living on...

PROFILE: Carol Miller

March 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

Many locals who have shopped for ladies’ clothing on the island for the past two decades may be familiar with this week’s profile candidate. Seasonal resident Carol Miller first started working in...

FWC announces Boca Grande Pass gear restrictions, boundary shift

Recent changes to the buoys marking the Boca Grande Channel will affect tarpon anglers and others fishing in Boca Grande Pass during the months of April, May, and June. Because of natural shifts...

From one artist to another: We will miss you, Jim Sears

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

BY CARROLL SWAYZE – Our community is mourning the loss of one of our legends. James Sears passed away quietly around dinnertime on Saturday, March 5, 2016 with his family by his side. The art...

A Q&A session regarding the Gasparilla Island Light

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

At its board meeting on Monday, March 14, the Barrier Island Parks Society announced its intention to launch an aggressive fund- raising campaign to enable a complete restoration and...

Bike Parade and Spring Fair, Green Gala top this weekend’s activities

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

This weekend is a culmination of seasonal events, as the Bike Parade and Spring Fair roll into town, the Green Gala will be jumping art will be in bloom and jazz on the green will be playing. The...

Meter maids? Parking permits? Don’t worry, it’s just an advisory group for parking

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN The debate about the ongoing parking issues on the island continued this week when an informal advisory board gathered at the Community Center for a discussion. Concerned...

The Rib Feast was highly successful, thanks!

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Firefighters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for our Rib Feast on Sunday. The overwhelming show of support by the...

Thanks to you, we will have our pavilion sun screen

To the Editor: Before much more time slips away from me, I would like to thank the Boca Grande community for rising to the occasion and supporting my two concerts on February 23. Not only...