Author: Marcy Shortuse

Mote Marine documents another first for corals in Florida

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

Colonies of coral have spawned in breakthrough restoration STAFF REPORT- For the first time in Florida or Caribbean waters, restored massive corals were observed spawning – part of sexual reproduction...

Bzzz… zzz… Mosquito Control is hard at work to reduce that annoying buzz

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Lee County Mosquito Control District has worked around the clock to collect accurate data on the local mosquito population. Mosquito spraying, however, is not on a fixed schedule,...

A Tribute to Dee: Family suggests to name room at Community Center after beloved lady

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Legends never die, and our island has had our share of great ones. There are some names that stick out more than others, though, and Dee Wheeler’s is one of them. While she was born...

Historic Preservation Board hears, approves four new island home projects

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met on Wednesday, Aug. 12 to discuss four certificates of appropriateness for homes on the island, and were done in record time – about 15 minutes...

Obituary: Charles Tucker

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Charles L. Tucker, 94, of Tekonsha, Mich.passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Drew’s Place of Coldwater. A graveside service was held Tuesday, August 11, at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard, Mich. Charles...

Obituary: Bill Hinman

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

William “Bill” Taylor Hinman of Muse, Fla., passed away July 11, 2020, while in Hope Hospice in Fort Myers. Bill was born in Coral Gables, Florida, grew up in Fort Myers and graduated from Fort Myers...

Obituary: Henry Henneberger

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Henry C. Henneberger, 88, died on Saturday, July 8, 2020 in Riverview, Fla. Born on Oct. 15, 1931 and educated in Germany, he Immigrated to the US in 1957 together with his wife and infant son. He...

New island communications tower will enhance island safety, slated for new location

BY C.W. BLOSSER AND BEN ABES- Providing for the safety and welfare is an essential focus of local government. Lee County’s Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office...

Obituary: Virginia Knight

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Virginia Knight, 92, of Punta Gorda passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1927, to Bob and Bessie Ernest in Punta Gorda.

PROFILE: Lily Taylor

August 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

Hooked on island life… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At the age of 22, Lily Taylor has already landed a position as the executive director of the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. This full-time Florida girl...