Tag: Boca Beacon

Spark plans in the works

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- When diving into the thoughts of local Spark Boca Grande founder and CEO Erica Ress Martin, there’s much planning to be done in spite of the all-encompassing pandemic. “I...

COVID scams becoming more and more common these days

July 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is warning residents to be wary of potential Corona virus-related scams that target people during the global pandemic. Telephone scams regarding...

Lee County surpasses recycling rate, becomes one of three counties in Florida to meet goal of 75 percent

July 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Lee County established an 80 percent recycling rate in 2019, 5 percent higher than the original goal set for 2020. And now Lee County’s recycling participation has increased from...

Renourishment project required equipment staging in Harbor

July 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- For months, the sight of a barge has interrupted the endless ocean view from the south end of Boca Grande. Since February, a pile of equipment has been an unexplained puzzle to...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: State senate candidate focuses on clean water, open economy, police support

To the Editor: Over the next month voters will cast their ballots for the Republican nominee for State Senate. In order to make an informed decision, voters need to know what a candidate believes...

Obituary: Mary Whiteside

July 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Mary Charlotte Herrington Whiteside, age 90, passed away suddenly on March 8, 2020 due to complications of the Covid-19 virus pandemic in Kirkland, Washington. Unfortunately, she was in a...

PROFILE: Donna Larson

July 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

For Donna, the destination is determined by the journey… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Combing the shoreline of Gasparilla Island, local Turtle Patroller Donna Larson dedicates six months each year to...

Comries: 1 – Promenade: 0; Right to ‘quiet title’ won by couple on 3rd Street

July 10, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

A verdict has been reached in the case of Doug and Carolyn Comrie, residents at the juncture of 3rd Street and The Promenade, in the 20th Judicial Circuit Court representing Lee County. The...

Boca Grande Preschool is back to the books after virus shutdown

July 10, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Education, News

BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN- Boca Grande’s littlest learners have returned to preschool. The pre-kindergarten 4 and 5-year-olds returned on June 16, followed by the 1 to 3-year old children on July...

Second graduation canceled for Class of 2020: Charlotte County makes decision to hold only virtual ceremonies this year

July 10, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Education, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Local high school students who graduated this past school term were looking forward to normalcy, with plans to hold graduation ceremonies this summer. The ceremonies were...