Tag: Boca Beacon

History Bytes: The unique history of Boca Bay

March 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Beverly Grady of the law firm of Roetzel and Andres in Fort Myers gave a presentation on Wednesday morning on “The Unique History Of Boca Bay – from Port to Beautiful...

Get ready for a good old-fashioned bike parade

March 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Lee County Parks and Recreation has announced that the annual Bike Parade will take place on Saturday, March 19. Registration is ongoing right now, and you can fill out your form today at the Boca...

Got changes to your 4-Digit listing? This is your last chance

March 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

If you’re new to the island and not listed in the Boca Beacon’s 4-digit phone directory, you have mere days to call us and make it so. If you are listed and want to make a change, the same goes....

‘Hello, Dolly!’ coming to Boca Grande this week

March 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY BOOTS TOLSDORF – It occurs to me that everyone loves a musical. What is not to like? It’s a great marriage between story and song, where songs advance the plot, the plot deepens the...

Thanks from the creators of ‘Taste!’

To the Editor: Thank you to the Boca Grande Community. The staff and partner agencies of the Harry Chapin Food Bank send our warmest thanks to all those who participated in the 2016 “Taste of Boca...

Obituary: Sara “Toni” Caldwell Junkin

March 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Sara “Toni” Caldwell Junkin of Weston, Mass. and Boca Grande died on February 17, 2016. A woman of intellect, grace and humor, Toni spent her professional career researching, writing, curating and...

Bicycle accident on bridge …

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

On Sunday, Feb. 21, the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a report of a bicycle accident on the center bridge of the Boca Grande Causeway. No other vehicles were involved. The call came in...

Interested in this painting? You might win it if you attend the BIPS Green Gala

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Interested in a beautiful piece of art by Neal Hughes? This beautiful 22 inch by 26 inch portrayal of the Range Light will be up for auction at the Barrier Island Parks Society Green Gala, to be...

Island School kids take honors in Lee County bookmark contest

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Three winners were announced from The Island School bookmark contest on Thursday, Feb. 18. The theme was, “I Love My Library.” The two honorable mention winners were Eirinn Shortuse (far...

History Bytes: Fun with fishing through the ages

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Frank Koffend, fisherman and collector, gave an interesting presentation on the history of fishing on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Johann Fust Community Library. Koffend opened...