Author: Marcy Shortuse

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Safer at Home’ means ‘stay at home’ unless travel is essential

To the Editor, On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91. This – “Safer at Home” – Executive Order directs a halt to all non-essential activities...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Can we please leave the P.O. doors open?

To the Editor, During this time, where so many are doing so much, and giving up so much worldwide to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, there’s an easy fix for one of our biggest local hot spots …...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking forward, it’s almost time to submit your space requests at the Community Center

To the Editor, It is time once again for local organizations to submit space request forms for the use of the Boca Grande Community Center and Park for the 2020-21 season (October 1, 2020 through September...

Home is where the health is: Governor issues Executive Order ‘Safer at Home’

April 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In a move that surprised many, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 2020-91, the “Safer at Home” Order, on Wednesday, which means that all people in the state...

Angels among us: Woman’s Club initiates much-needed relief fund

April 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club announced today it will establish a $250,000 Emergency Relief Fund to provide immediate relief for the economic hardships incurred due to the shuttering...

The loss of Nina Houghton resonates with many islanders

April 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Nina Rodale Houghton, a former Boca Grande resident who made a tremendous impact on our island, passed away on March 15, 2020. Nina was born on November 13, 1937, and raised...

The official word regarding our island population and COVID-19

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – As the Florida Department of Health and private labs are able to provide more and more tests for Florida residents, numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases are exploding. As of...

A message from the Clinic: A tale of two viruses

April 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY DALY WALKER, MD – I would like to commend those of you who have been practicing social distancing. The results of your sacrifice are not readily apparent, but I can assure you that by helping...

Rumors, like COVID-19, spread: Charlotte County points out the fake news

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – There is a large amount of misinformation circulating regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. Medical experts are up against time to research the virus and formulate the correct...

Ladies Day canceled, World’s Richest fate to be determined: Local fishing captains suffer dire losses but message remains unchanged – go fishing

Executive Order 20-91, Section 3 “Essential Activities states: “For purposes of this Order and the conduct it limits, “essential activities” means and encompasses the following: Attending religious...