Author: Marcy Shortuse

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for great ‘Beach Ball’ response

To the Editor: Boca Grande Preschool (formerly the Boca Grande Child Care Center) is so blessed to be part of this community, which on Monday answered the call to fund real and immediate needs at BGP....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Taste’ committee presents 2020 financials

To the Editor: The committee of the “Taste of Boca Grande” is presenting the following report regarding our financial results for 2020. Over the past 18 years we have made $610, 650 to present to the...

Rotonda resident describes details of 250-acre fire earlier this week

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Police & Fire

BY KELLI BECTON – Approximately 250 acres of Rotonda Lakes and Rotonda Sands were destroyed by a wildfire on Monday, Feb. 24. Although it was a close call and there was some exposure damage, firefighters...

Mercabo Cove groundbreaking on March 1; details explained by GICIA

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – Excitement is building around the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association’s (GICIA) Mercabo Cove restoration project, which is on schedule to break...

Please take heed: A notice from the Sheriff’s Office about the library crosswalk

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

LCSO Traffic Notice: In the interest of public safety, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting regular crosswalk traffic operations on Boca Grande. The Johann Fust Library crosswalk at 10th Street...

BGHS to host Pauline Lord in their next presentation on March 3

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Historical Society will present “From Silver Spoon to Garden Spade,” featuring presenter Pauline Lord, on Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community...

Last History Byte celebrates 25 years in the making

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Boca Grande Historical Society has been bringing history to life for 25 years now, and the last History Byte of the season celebrated its anniversary with cake and memories. Two...

Boca Grande UMW Strawberry Festival just around the corner on March 7

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – George Benisek can’t say how many handmade bowls he’s donated to the United Methodist Women’s (UMW) annual Strawbery Festival. He just knows that when Boca Grande/Michigan resident...

Beach Ball Rolls in to Benefit Boca Grande Preschool Beach Ball rolls in to benefit Boca Grande Preschool

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Preschool will hold a “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school on Monday, March 2 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, in the hope that the community will realize the...

Lemon Bay breaks records: Lady Mantas have proud island parents

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Lemon Bay girls’ soccer team has officially made history, reveling in their first Regional Championship ever. The Lady Mantas victory through their first District match...