Tag: Boca Beacon

Island resident receives alleged ‘Proud Boys’ email

October 23, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND MARCY SHORTUSE- An item in national headlines hit home recently, as an island resident reported receiving an email in regard to political affiliation, allegedly sent by the...

GIBA, Inn Beach Club renovation create road closures

October 23, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Road construction and detours can now be found at the north end and in the downtown area of the island, as several roadway projects are taking place. The Gasparilla Island Bridge...

The long road to recovery: Dealing with the lingering effects of COVID-19

October 23, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY THOMAS J. ERVIN, MD- Doctors across the world are still trying to understand the long-term implications of COVID-19 – what health effects may look like after recovery, what impacts may resolve...

Looking for Veteran’s Day stories, photos

October 23, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT- As Veteran’s Day approaches, we are asking our readers to submit stories and photos to honor their family or friends who served, and who have island ties. The deadline for submissions...

Back to the sunshine: Are you ready?

October 23, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY THOMAS ERVIN, MD- Rain. Rain, rain, and more rain. September was a month of rain. Four named storms surrounded us and more followed us through October. The culverts were full. Ducks and ibis...

Obituary: Edward Anton Jr.

October 23, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Edward Calvin Anton, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 12, in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Ed was a Boca Grande resident and member of the Our Lady of Mercy Parish on the island for over 25...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission updates stone crab rules

October 23, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

To the Editor: Several recreational and commercial stone crab regulation changes went into effect recently, just in time for the Oct. 15 season start date.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Englewood Bank & Trust’s Hunter to give estate planning lecture at month’s end

To the Editor: Kerry Hunter, Trust Development Officer at Englewood Bank & Trust, is resuming her live seminars at the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, 601 South Indiana Avenue, in October. The...

Maribeth Cunningham Celebration of Life canceled

October 23, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Dear friends of Maribeth Cunningham: Due to the pandemic, we regret to inform you that we have canceled the Celebration of Life honoring Maribeth P. Cunningham scheduled for November 6 at the Boca...

PROFILE: Alyssa Brocker

October 23, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

Service with a smile at The Inn Bakery… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- For many people in Boca Grande, a steaming latte and a glazed donut might be just a pit stop along the way. But for The Inn Bakery’s...