Tag: Gasparilla Island

Shall we promenade? Maybe, if we can make it through

September 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Community History, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re like many of us who live and work on the island, sometimes it’s nice to sit at one of the beach accesses prior to heading back home or to work. You might have been...

Fire Board approves tax increase

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY SUSAN ERWIN The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a hearing on Wednesday evening announcing a final decision on a proposed tax increase. Board members unanimously passed the proposed...

Tickets expected to go fast for the BGHS ‘Lunch with the Legends’

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The Orange Blossom Express will be pulling into Boca Grande once again – bringing with it some of the most recognizable figures from the island’s past to a Lunch with the Legends, sponsored...

Willie the travelin’ Chihuahua makes his presence known in Tomahawk

September 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

Nikki Heimann and her grandfather, Ken Heimann Sr., with wonder dog Willie and the Boca Beacon in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Photo submitted BY MARCY SHORTUSE Many people know Willie the...

The library: It’s not just for books anymore!

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY SUSAN ERWIN As part of the Lee County Library system, The Johann Fust Community Library offers 24/7 access to the digital library system. Library card holders can enjoy free movies,...

Obituary: Sharon Mehler

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Sharon Lee Mehler, 66, died peacefully in her home on September 1, 2015. For more than 20 years Sherri was a flight attendant for American Airlines. She was most passionate about...

Lee County to offer tax seminars and more this fall

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office will offer community education seminars this fall, focusing on property taxes, driver licenses, vehicle registration and concealed...

What does Native American Day mean, exactly?

September 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial

BY MARCY SHORTUSE September is an odd month for holidays. There’s not much going on for most people, with the exception of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur...

First youth fishing tourney of the season set for next weekend

September 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

The first youth fishing tournament of the season will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier from 9 to 11 a.m. The tournaments are sponsored by the Boca Beacon, Lee...

Boca resident tagging tarpon in Belize over the summer

September 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND ADAM MARTON When Boca Grande resident Rees Poag heard about a tarpon tagging expedition to Belize, he really didn’t hesitate to jump on board. The fly fisherman has...