Tag: Boca Beacon

The ‘three-legged stool’: You, your bank, and the SBA

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If you’re one of the many whose world has been turned upside down by the quarantine, and you’re trying to take phone calls with a child on one hip and a barking dog in...

The phone books are here! Here’s how to get them

April 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The new phone books are at the Boca Beacon office, and will be available today, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on Monday, April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The...

A message from the Clinic: Heroes are people who rise to the occasion and slip quietly away.

April 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY DALY WALKER, MD – I recently talked with a young doctor who is working at the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic in the United States. The father of three small children, he is an...

‘Tempting’ morsels for hungry families: Local restaurant now doing more than just takeout

April 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In the last few weeks, getting groceries has become quite a challenge. It’s a rare day that you can make a list of everything you want and actually get it, but most of us...

COVID-19 by the numbers since it all began

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – While cases numbering, on average, 350 a day are still being reported to the Florida Department of Health, Governor Ron DeSantis is talking about opening schools and...

First group of relief checks sent, more coming to those who apply

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE WOMAN’S CLUB – The first group of relief checks from the BGWC Emergency Relief Fund were mailed to recipients this week. Individuals and local businesses...

A message from the Clinic Director: ‘We are here for you’

April 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY HILJA BILODEAU, BGHC – The Boca Grande Health Clinic has served the community since 1947. We are here for you now and we will continue to be here for you for many years to...

‘Victory Garden’ is the way to grow for the Petersons

April 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Boca Grande Garden Club member Ann Peterson has taken the time to pursue her passions by creating a balance between gardening and cooking. With the help of her husband,...

Island food barrel donations given to Englewood Helping Hands this year

STAFF REPORT – Island food barrels were picked up earlier this month and stored for the season, but not to worry – they will be back next season. Jane Caple, one of the coordinators of the...

PROFILE: John Edwardson

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association board member John Edwardson came to Boca Grande as a jack of all trades. The former business leader also...