Tag: Boca Beacon

Please take heed: A notice from the Sheriff’s Office about the library crosswalk

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

LCSO Traffic Notice: In the interest of public safety, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting regular crosswalk traffic operations on Boca Grande. The Johann Fust Library crosswalk at 10th...

BGHS to host Pauline Lord in their next presentation on March 3

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Historical Society will present “From Silver Spoon to Garden Spade,” featuring presenter Pauline Lord, on Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. in the Boca Grande...

Last History Byte celebrates 25 years in the making

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Boca Grande Historical Society has been bringing history to life for 25 years now, and the last History Byte of the season celebrated its anniversary with cake and...

Boca Grande UMW Strawberry Festival just around the corner on March 7

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – George Benisek can’t say how many handmade bowls he’s donated to the United Methodist Women’s (UMW) annual Strawbery Festival. He just knows that when Boca Grande/Michigan...

Beach Ball Rolls in to Benefit Boca Grande Preschool Beach Ball rolls in to benefit Boca Grande Preschool

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Preschool will hold a “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school on Monday, March 2 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, in the hope that the community will realize...

Lemon Bay breaks records: Lady Mantas have proud island parents

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Lemon Bay girls’ soccer team has officially made history, reveling in their first Regional Championship ever. The Lady Mantas victory through their first District...

Economic Summit set for March 5, four slated for panel discussions

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT – If you think about any of the following questions, you should attend the 2020 Economic Summit on March 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center: How strong is the...

Kent Russell to speak to Garden Club, plants and shoes in hand

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY CATHERINE BALLMAN – Plantsman and unfettered raconteur Kent Russell will speak to the Boca Grande Garden Club on Wednesday, March 4. His presentation for Garden Club members is slated for...

OBITUARY: Mary Beth Paxton

Mary Beth (Beth) Paxton passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Edison (Ed) H. Paxton; daughters Lorraine Paxton Lietz (Dan) and Amy Lynn Doyle (Mark); granddaughters...

EDITORIAL: Be kind, patient and polite if using the new dog park

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Rumor around the watering hole is that the “new” Boca Grande Dog Park is already open for business, fences be hanged. It’s a good feeling to know the tradition will be...