Tag: Boca Beacon

Carolann George memorial service set

October 2, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A visitation for Carolann Marie George (Buquet) has been set for the date of Friday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca...

Southwest Florida scientists tracking changes in red tide

To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory scientists in Southwest Florida and others along Florida’s Gulf Coast are closely monitoring counts of red tide algae, after noting low-level increases of...

Public input requested reference village parking

SUBMITTED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION – As we begin to feel the changes that fall brings to the island, we eagerly anticipate the return of our winter...

Mangrove Chapter to discuss that old favorite, goldenrod

To the Editor: Please join the Mangrove Chapter of FNPS for a presentation on “Various Species of Goldenrod.” Guest speakers will be Al Squires and Denny Girard. Known locally as “The...

Thank you to all for supporting the Newman family

To the Editor: On behalf of Richard Newman’s family we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for all the love, kindness, and thoughtful gestures all of you have...

GIWA to village: Water may be out next week

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be replacing five broken water valves, and installing two new main water valves next week in the village. The new valves will allow GIWA to...

Shall we promenade? Maybe, if we can make it through

September 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Community History, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re like many of us who live and work on the island, sometimes it’s nice to sit at one of the beach accesses prior to heading back home or to work. You might have been...

Fire Board approves tax increase

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY SUSAN ERWIN The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a hearing on Wednesday evening announcing a final decision on a proposed tax increase. Board members unanimously passed the proposed...

Tickets expected to go fast for the BGHS ‘Lunch with the Legends’

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The Orange Blossom Express will be pulling into Boca Grande once again – bringing with it some of the most recognizable figures from the island’s past to a Lunch with the Legends, sponsored...

Willie the travelin’ Chihuahua makes his presence known in Tomahawk

September 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

Nikki Heimann and her grandfather, Ken Heimann Sr., with wonder dog Willie and the Boca Beacon in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Photo submitted BY MARCY SHORTUSE Many people know Willie the...