Author: Marcy Shortuse

PROFILE: ‘Taste’ Chefs, part 3

January 31, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

STAFF REPORT – This week’s profile is the last in the introduction to the chefs behind “The Taste of Boca Grande,” in the weeks leading up to the event on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Boca Bay Pass Club. See...

Historical Society brings Mayflower II documentary to the island

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – On Tuesday, Feb. 4 the red carpet will be rolled out for the premier showing of the newly produced documentary about the reconstruction and launch of the Mayflower II. Presented...

Empty kayak leaves searchers scrambling to recover a victim

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Local search-and-rescue personnel were scouring the waters around Gasparilla Island on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19 for the potential occupants of a kayak found overturned near...

Ed Raine to speak at annual homes for Haiti reception

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Fundraising for 50 new homes for Haiti will continue with the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians annual cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, in Boca...

Hot browns, street corn, tres leches and more … The Taste of Boca Grande, Part II

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Here we are with the second installment of three rounding out the menus of the Taste of Boca Grande, which will be held on Monday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. The Boca Bay Pass Club will...

Dog park plans coming closer to fruition

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Many mourned the closing of the 7th Street dog park last September, but there is also anticipation in the air, as the opening of a new dog park is in our very near future....

11 films announced at 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival sneak peak party on Thursday

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The films for the 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival have been announced, and the lineup is sure to “wow” avid theater fans. At a preview party held on Thursday night, Jan. 23 at the...

More drainpipe work coming this week

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

For the next two weeks The Gasparilla Inn & Club will be installing storm drainpipe at locations around the island, including 7th St. and Palm Ave., East Railroad Avenue and Gasparilla Road. There...

Scholarship deadline for Woman’s Club rapidly approaching

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1)...

Witheringtons to speak at BIPS 4BIPS installment

January 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Barrier Island Parks Society is honored to host “Our Beaches are Alive!” as part of the BIPS 4 BIPS Speaking Series. This special program will be presented by renowned authors...