Tag: Boca Beacon
Noy’s (Patrick’s) opening date change
■ STAFF REPORT
Remember last week when we said that Patrick Vollmer’s new “Asian fusion” restaurant called Noy’s Bistro and Lounge on Gasparilla Road at San Domingo Blvd. would open October...
Ghosts and legends of Boca Grande: Part I
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
It isn’t hard to surmise that a place as old as Gasparilla Island has a few tales to tell – and not all of them are paradise-perfect. While we are now known as an elite...
‘He will get by St. Peter without shoes’ … rest in peace, Capt. Buster
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Capt. Lewis “Buster” Herzog, a true Boca Grande character of the greatest magnitude, has left this earth to fish another realm. If you knew him you only have to close...
Lee County denies 24 vendors at Farmers Market
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Today, October 2, the sights and sounds of the Boca Grande Farmers Market will return to the Wheeler Road Ballfield from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., and it will be a welcome...
Carolann George memorial service set
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...
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...
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...