Tag: Sue Erwin

Update on Larissa the loggerhead

August 30, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members reported that Larissa, the female loggerhead that was found wondering on the beach recently and transported to Mote Marine for treatment,...

Hatchlings continue to make their way to the water

August 9, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members have had to battle some stormy mornings over the past week during their daily patrol duties, but they were happy to report three nests...

More disoriented hatchlings were found this past week

August 2, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN A Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol member found a wandering newly hatched loggerhead turtle getting ready to cross the road near the Range Light last Friday morning, so she scooped...

Beacon crew takes honors at FPA, FMA competitions

August 24, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Friday, Aug. 10 was a busy day for our staff as we took to the road to Orlando for the Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest and the Florida Magazine Association Charley...

First sea turtle nest spotted on April 30: New patrol volunteers welcome

May 4, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Nesting season officially began on May 1, and the first two sea turtle nests of the season have been discovered by turtle patrollers on Monday, April 30 between 10th Street and...

PROFILE: Carolyn Gumula

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – If you’ve spent time at the Boca Bay Pass Club over the past 25 years or so, you’d surely recognize the kind face of Carolyn Gumula. Carolyn has worked in the tennis shop at the...

PROFILE: Robert Domke

December 15, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – Robert Domke has been spending summers in Southwest Florida since he was 10 years old. His grandparents lived in Englewood, and when school let out each year, his parents would...

PROFILE: Tim Spain

November 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – Tim Spain learned how to become a chef after spending a year working at a restaurant in Bordeaux, France. Now the Zolfo Springs native is sharing his culinary talent in Boca Grande. Tim...

Beacon takes home four first place, one third place award from FPA contest

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Boca Beacon’s indomitable team spirit showed through once again as the 2016 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper Contest rained down four first place awards and a third place...

PROFILE: Brendan Dinan

January 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

Boca Grande resident and self-employed contractor Brendan Dinan has lived on the island for nearly ten years. His parents live on the island as well which is one reason why he decided to move here in...