Tag: Boca Beacon

Back-to-school time creates a role reversal with parents, children

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- While the first day of school is usually dreaded by kids, but welcomed with open arms by parents, thanks to an extended summer and a delayed start to fall classes the dread...

Obituary: Maureen McConnell

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Maureen McConnell passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at her home in Boca Grande. Born on November 24, 1949, Maureen was a gentle soul, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a...

Obituary: Robert F. Fischer

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Robert F. Fischer of Boca Grande and Craftsbury Common, Vt. passed away on September 5, 2020. Robert was born on November 25, 1945 in Newark, N.J. to Albert and Jennie Fischer. He graduated from...

A history of island pranks and pranksters

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

The following is a story written by Karen Grace and the Boca Grande Historical Society. It details some of the more amusing highlights of small-town living back in the day, in Boca Grande. We thank...

‘Back to Boca’ four-part COVID webinar scheduled for September 23

To the Editor: On Wednesday, September 23 at 4 p.m., Boca Grande residents will have an exclusive opportunity to join Healthnetwork Foundation and experts from leading medical centers in the first...

Part Deux of the ‘rona testing saga for two confused families

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wish I would report in this week and tell you that our questions have been answered about our situation with the COVID-19 testing, but I cannot. Between our house and our...

PROFILE: Byron Maxwell

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

Sustaining state parks for four generations…BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Visitors from across the nation come to Boca Grande to dip their toes in the gulf, trek a park path and watch the sun...

Looking for their guardian angel, Punta Gorda family seeks man named Freddie who saved their lives after jets tipped

September 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A Punta Gorda family is counting their blessings this week, and seeking their guardian angel after a nearly-disastrous incident at an island beach. Kayla Bowen and her family...

Local business buys 800 pieces of clothing for charity organization

September 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On Thursday, Sept. 10, the St. David’s Jubilee Center ladies packed up a large donation of clothing at Fresh Produce – 800 pieces, to be exact – which came to them courtesy of...

A message from the Clinic: Getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever

September 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Health & Wellness, News

BY MARK DRISCOLL- Before coming back to the island this year, please get a flu shot. If you are working on the island, please get a flu shot. It does not matter where you get your flu shot, but...