Tag: Gasparilla Island

Obituary: Henry Henneberger

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Henry C. Henneberger, 88, died on Saturday, July 8, 2020 in Riverview, Fla. Born on Oct. 15, 1931 and educated in Germany, he Immigrated to the US in 1957 together with his wife and infant son. He...

New island communications tower will enhance island safety, slated for new location

BY C.W. BLOSSER AND BEN ABES- Providing for the safety and welfare is an essential focus of local government. Lee County’s Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff’s...

Obituary: Virginia Knight

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Virginia Knight, 92, of Punta Gorda passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1927, to Bob and Bessie Ernest in Punta Gorda.

PROFILE: Lily Taylor

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

Hooked on island life… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At the age of 22, Lily Taylor has already landed a position as the executive director of the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. This full-time Florida...

Body found on beach at Stump Pass, graffiti investigated on island

August 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Police & Fire

STAFF REPORT – The death of a man whose body was found at the water’s edge in Stump Pass Park in Englewood on Friday, July 31 has been ruled as a suicide. The call came in around 12:19...

Boca Grande named as one of islands in Zac Brown Band’s new song, ‘You and Islands’

August 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – “Let’s get back to you and islands Compass Cay and the warm salt air, Staring at that blue horizon Close my eyes and I’m right back there. I swear the sunset at Boca...

August 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – It was a good showing for the Boca Beacon team at the Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper Awards on Friday, July 31, with the virtual presentation announcing 13...

Tag: Gasparilla Island

Obituary: Henry Henneberger

New island communications tower will enhance island safety, slated for new location

Obituary: Virginia Knight

PROFILE: Lily Taylor

Body found on beach at Stump Pass, graffiti investigated on island

Boca Grande named as one of islands in Zac Brown Band’s new song, ‘You and Islands’

You bet your life I took the pledge … a note from a long-time, well-loved island resident

The Boca Grande Club early years: The 1970s and 80s

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs

Beacon team wins 13 awards at FPA competition