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OBITUARY: Charlie Campbell

January 20, 2023
Staff Report
Obituaries

Charles Edward Campbell, Charlie to family and Chuck to friends, died on January 15, 2023 at The Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of 19...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: John Sherman, on Boca Grande and the Kansas City Royals

John Sherman loves baseball. He played ball as a kid and dreamed of being in the big leagues one day. His dream came true, in a manner of speaking. He is not a player, but he is principal owner of...

GUEST EDITORIAL: It’s been … a year

January 20, 2023
Boca Beacon Reader
Editorial, News

BY SHERIFF BILL PRUMMELL, CHARLOTTE COUNTY It’s been a year. A year of highs and lows, leaving us with a broader appreciation for this journey we are on and those with whom we choose to...

Do you have fisherkids? It’s tourney time!

January 12, 2023
Staff Report
News

Another season is upon us and with it comes a new kids’ fishing tournament, courtesy of Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon. This one will be held on Saturday, Jan 21 at the pier...

TIS announces list of chefs for chowder dinner … at least, so far

January 12, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Education

We’re getting closer to the date of The Island School’s Chowder Dinner, one of Boca Grande’s most sumptuous events. Take-out or dine-in eating options are available. The event will be held on...

Time is winding down to turn in educational scholarship applications to Woman’s Club

January 12, 2023
Staff Report
Education, News

The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. General criteria for application include: – Candidate has applied to a...

Will the shrimp boat ever be in again?

A look at what happened to the Capt. C.J. It seems like almost every day brings us another reason to get really grumpy with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Just when it seems like your back...

The green flash: Have you seen it? Do you know what it is?

January 12, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Watching the sunset in Boca Grande is one of the most favored traditions, whether you live here year-round or just vacation here. Stopping your day to watch that fiery ball hit the Gulf of...

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Tesla Quartet was performing at the Community Center, Mote was celebrating their five year anniversary on the island and the Three Sisters’...

The Time of the Chowder is almost upon us!

January 5, 2023
Staff Report
News

Get ready, as The Island School’s Chowder Dinner is coming on January 27 If you are a fan of chowdery goodness and a scintillating silent auction, with a nice 50/50 raffle thrown in, you won’t...