Author: Marcy Shortuse

PROFILE: Linzee Marks

October 2, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – During the sleepy summertime season in Boca Grande, there is hardly an echo of chatter, a friendly exchange outside of the bakery or a stranger to hold the post office door...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Echoes of Royal Palm Players: The show must go on!

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society would like to acknowledge the support of Florida Humanities in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities through their Florida Humanities...

A message from the Clinic … What to think about and plan for before you travel, during travel and when you arrive on the island

September 25, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY DR TOM ERVIN – It is fall again. The wind is freshening and more from the north. There is a morning chill, and the lazy days of summer are becoming shorter. It is time to find the sweater drawer....

Placida boat ramp expansion involves public survey … and a visit from the Border Patrol

September 25, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Back in 2018, when the land at the Placida boat ramp was freshly acquired, the Charlotte County Commission gave the go-ahead on a proposed project to expand the public access...

If you missed the first of the four-part Healthnetwork ‘Back to Boca’ webinar, it’s not too late to catch up

September 25, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Health & Wellness

A four-part free webinar series to provide sound facts about COVID-19; including recommendations for safe travel and safe living on island this season, has begun and is being held by the Boca...

OBITUARY: Capt. Joe Bergquist

Capt. Joseph Robert Bergquist, born in West Palm beach on March 29, 1962, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Born on March 29, 1962 to John and Anita Bergquist, and raised in Florida, this...

It’s International Clean Hands Week Sept. 20-26

September 25, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Health & Wellness

STAFF REPORT – In recognition of the annual health observance, International Clean Hands Week, the Boca Grande Health Clinic would like to talk about the importance of good hand hygiene. Sponsored...

Coral Creek Club welcomes world-renowned teacher David Leadbetter as Director of Instruction

September 25, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Sports & Outdoors

STAFF REPORT – The private Coral Creek Club in Placida, Florida, is pleased to announce that David Leadbetter has been engaged to serve as the club’s Director of Instruction. In an exclusive multi-year...

Florida Fish & Wildlife to hold stakeholder workshops regarding invasive reptiles

September 25, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The FWC is hosting online stakeholder workshops to present proposed rule changes and collect public comment. These proposed rules address the importation, breeding and possession...