Tag: Boca Grande

Columnist Dean Laux: Remembrances

By Dean M. LauxI never wanted to be Superman when I was a kid. Okay, the plot line was catchy: A young baby from the planet Krypton, possessing superpowers that no...

Letter to the Editor: Recent net pull at preserve a great success

To the Editor: Just a letter of thanks to local resident and Marine Dock & Seawall contractor Jim Bennett, who donated his time, truck and four of his strong young water-experienced staff to...

Letter to the Editor: Many thanks from Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association

To the Editor: As the 2016 sea turtle nesting and hatching season comes to an end, we want to extend a generous “Thank you” to our community and volunteers. This season, despite the storms...

Profile: Meryl Shaffer

BY SUSAN ERWIN – The Royal Palm Players are sure to put on plenty of amazing shows this season as Meryl Shaffer, the energetic new art director, has been keeping busy planning for an...

Obituary: Thomas Fredrick Schoonover

October 28, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

On September 18, 2016 Thomas Fredrick Schoonover, 87, passed away surrounded by the love of his wife and family. He died from Lewy Body Dementia which he courageously battled for the past seven...

Looking for a few good cakes, carved pumpkins and wrapped candy for carnival

October 21, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT Be it ghostie or goblin, witch or werewolf, firefighter or freaky clown, get your costume ready for the annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Candy is...

The sad tale of Bubba the baby whale

October 21, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) notified Mote Marine Laboratory scientists of a stranded, 19-foot-long sperm whale in...

Looking for Veterans Day submissions

October 21, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Veterans Day is a very special day for this country, and every year our veterans and victims of all wars are honored on the 11th day of the 11th month. This year we would once again like to honor...

Tournament to be held in honor of Dylan Gonzalez

October 21, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT The date for the Dylan Gonzalez “Fish in Paradise” Snook, Redfish & Trout Tournament and Fundraiser has been changed to November 12. Next week’s Boca Beacon will have...

A lesson in perspective and love: Meeting the people of Leon, Nicaragua

October 21, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Saturday, Oct. 15 three members of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande went on a life-changing mission to a little community in Nicaragua. They left with a...