Author: Marcy Shortuse

Historic Preservation Board to hear case for NHR proposal

October 9, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The first of four meetings regarding parts of the downtown historic residential district’s nomination to the National Historic Register will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m....

Island restaurants go the extra mile during COVID

October 9, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we begin to see our little town unfold itself and prepare for the beginning of another season, businesses on Gasparilla Island are preparing for high visitation. With a bustling...

Fire, drowning occur on surrounding barrier islands this week

STAFF REPORT- In off-island news last week, a tragic accident claimed the life of a young man on Friday, and a fire on Saturday left a duplex with serious damage.

Obituary: Dick Brown

Richard Eugene (Dick) Brown died September 30, 2020 in Rotonda West, Florida. Known to many as “Coach Brown,” Dick loved kids, sports, the Florida Gators, fishing, and storytelling. While coaching nearly...

Obituary: Audrey Millican

October 9, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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Audrey Millican, born March 27, 1928 in Bell California, passed away on September 26, 2020. Andrea Ruth Broz was the youngest of the three children born to Eva Trobec and Rudy Broz. She met her husband,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hermitage sunsets and Lichtenstein Nights

October 9, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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To the Editor: The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announce a new collaboration, “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens,” launching with a five-program series as part of the 2020-2021...

Meetings set to hear National Historic Register proposal: And still more answers come to light regarding the pros and cons of an NHR listing

October 2, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Dates for meetings regarding an ultimate decision to place parts of the residential area of the Boca Grande Historic District on the National Register of Historic places have...