Author: Marcy Shortuse

Community Planning Panel survey results continue to be received, but more responses are requested

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The survey being taken by the Boca Grande Community Planning Association continues on, and so far responses have been numerous. As of Tuesday morning they had received 172...

Updated Clinic policies spurred by COVID-19 concerns for those at risk

BY HILJA BILODEAU – The coronavirus has been reported in all 50 states, even those considered off the beaten path like West Virginia, North Dakota and Vermont. Boca Grande also is considered off...

From the BGHC: The price we pay to be safe

BY DALY WALKER, MD – As Boca Grande waits to see what the Coronavirus is going to do next, it is eerie, almost apocalyptical. It is frightening. But overall, the Island residents’ response has...

A silver lining: Amidst the chaos, some normalcy

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – In spite of the Coronavirus pandemic, nobody has to miss their yoga classes, chorus rehearsals, or Sunday services. Ladies and gentlemen, our local groups have gone digital. Even...

Hudson’s, post office take action to prevent illness

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The island has begun to change amid the Coronavirus updates. Local businesses are left to contemplate the safety of the town and the precautionary methods to be taken in the...

Hang tags to be used only for hurricanes, and nothing more

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Fire Department recently announced on their new Smartphone app that hurricane hang tags are to be used strictly for hurricanes. Under no other circumstances will...

A message from Grande Glee

March 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY ERICA MARTIN – On Sunday, March 22 at 1 p.m., most of the members of Grande Glee were singing their hearts out – together. From Wisconsin to Northern Ontario to Boca Grande, the internet...