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RED TIDE REPORT FOR WEEK OF 2/24/2023

Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 107 samples from and offshore of Southwest Florida, and one from Florida’s East Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000...

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Work began on the new Gasparilla Island Water Association, The Island School held their annual Friendship Dance and the Pine Leaf Boys were shakin’ it at...

Boca Grande Hope For Haitians campaign starts strong with 12 homes

February 16, 2023
Guest Columnist
News

Submitted by Food for the Poor The challenges in Haiti continue to mount, but Boca Grande Hope For Haitians is standing firm in its drive to provide 40 more homes for vulnerable families living...

Missing woman found, missing scuba diver found this past week

February 16, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Fire Department and island Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to several calls this past week, included one of a missing woman who was found, and an agency assist to...

OBITUARY: Richard Gallagher

February 16, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

On May 16, 2022, Richard S. Gallagher joined his beloved wife of nearly 49 years, Ann L. Gallagher, in heaven. Richard is survived by his adoring daughters, Elizabeth (Christopher) Petree of...

OBITUARY: Richard Burroughs

February 16, 2023
Staff Report
Obituaries

Richard Suppes Burroughs was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2, 1929 to Davis Carlisle Burroughs and Nancy Suppes Burroughs. He died at home on January 25, 2023. When Dick was 3 years old,...

OBITUARY: Jeannie Redpath Becton

February 16, 2023
Staff Report
Obituaries

Jean “Jeannie” Redpath Becton, who spent winter months in Boca Grande, artist and silversmith who was known for her infectious laugh, her creativity, and her generosity, died on February 3,...

February 16, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 135 samples from and offshore of Southwest Florida, and one from Northwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000...