Author: Marcy Shortuse

OBITUARY: Julian Keevil

September 25, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Julian Keevil, of Manakin-Sabot, Va. and Boca Grande, died suddenly on September 18, 2020. Julian was born May 24, 1948, in London, England, to Olwen and Clement Keevil. Julian was a graduate of Tonbridge...

PROFILE: Olivia Cameron

September 25, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

STAFF REPORT – Since the time she was taught how to write expository material and fiction, Olivia Cameron has been scraping characters together and creating stories for her family and friends...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A familiar face named as Punta Gorda Chamber tourism director

To the Editor: Charlotte County government is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Doherty as Tourism Director effective Sept. 23. He will spearhead the tourism marketing efforts of the Punta...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident gives her perspective regarding National Register proposal

To the Editor: Because there appear to be some misunderstandings and concerns regarding the nomination of the residential area of our Historic District for the National Register of Historic Places,...

A message from the Clinic: What if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19?

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY DR. LAUREN HANA- What should I do if I have been exposed to someone with COVID-19? This is a question we are hearing more often these days as COVID-19 continues to work its way around every corner....

A nomination for the National Historic Register: What does it mean for our historic district?

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An otherwise sleepy September in Boca Grande has been stirred up with the news that segments of the residential downtown historic district have been nominated for placement on the...

A word from The Island School about COVID-19, students and families

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY JEAN THOMPSON- A new school year has begun! On August 31, 2020, The Island School had a great start to our school year with excited students and teachers eager to be back in the classroom. Students...

Back-to-school time creates a role reversal with parents, children

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- While the first day of school is usually dreaded by kids, but welcomed with open arms by parents, thanks to an extended summer and a delayed start to fall classes the dread children...

Obituary: Maureen McConnell

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Maureen McConnell passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at her home in Boca Grande. Born on November 24, 1949, Maureen was a gentle soul, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a...

Obituary: Robert F. Fischer

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Robert F. Fischer of Boca Grande and Craftsbury Common, Vt. passed away on September 5, 2020. Robert was born on November 25, 1945 in Newark, N.J. to Albert and Jennie Fischer. He graduated from Union...