Author: Marcy Shortuse

Coronavirus explained: BGHC doctor explains the latest information

BY LAUREN HANA MD – The novel (new) coronavirus, now called COVID-19, is a respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in December of 2019. Initial cases were linked to a large open-air...

Rotonda affected by wild fire

February 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Police & Fire

UPDATE: As of 6 PM Charlotte County Fire and EMS and the Division of Forestry have officially declared that 250 acres were burned by today’s fire. There were two minor firefighter injuries. Fire is...

Chowder and auction treasures, anyone? Come to Chowder, everyone!

February 21, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT – Grab your spoons and your appetites and get ready for the 6th annual “Chowder, Everyone!” PTO fundraiser chowder dinner for The Island School. This year there are 16 entries into...

The story of a beautiful little library: History Bytes and the Johann Fust

February 21, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The most recent History Byte of the 2020 season was more about a community and less about a place where books are kept. The Johann Fust Community Library and its 70-year celebration...

Coffee with a Scientist: Why red tide still means less snook

February 21, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – On Tuesday, Feb. 18, guests of Dr. Locascio’s interactive presentation got to learn about updated research methods of snook tracking and sampling for knowledge about the red...

Roxana is back! Author debuts her new novel, ‘Dawson’s Fall’

February 21, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Boca Grande JF Library Foundation once again welcomed Roxana Robinson to speak on a recently published biographical novel. Published in May of 2019, “Dawson’s Fall” was...

Immortalized in name, Boca Grande doctor gets a heartfelt surprise

February 21, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Englewood Community Care Clinic introduced their new sign for the Health Center to update their location and pay tribute to a special couple on Boca Grande. On January...

Woman’s Club fashion show of 2020 pays homage to Bud and ‘Women of Vision’

February 21, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT – The third Boca Grande Woman’s Club Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held at The Gasparilla Inn on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 11:30 a.m. with a special boutique following the show. The...

2020 Economic Summit announced, to be held March 5

February 21, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Come for the economy discussion, and stay for the capital market talk at the 2020 Economic Summit, planned for Thursday, March 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center...

Providing a path for our youth: Young Life takes leadership to new heights

February 21, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Young Life of Charlotte Harbor is a non-profit Christian organization bringing kids together while sharing a relationship with faith. Since the organization’s start in 1941,...