Author: Marcy Shortuse

Boca Grande Woman’s Club to hold fashion show, looking for scholarships

January 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

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

Profile: ‘Taste’ Chefs, part 1

January 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ STAFF REPORT This week’s profile may seem a bit confusing on first perusal, but there is a method to our madness. We want to introduce you to the chefs behind “The Taste of Boca Grande,” a few at...

Obituary: Dick Cuda

January 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A memorial service for Dick Cuda will be held Friday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande. His family welcomes all friends to join in celebration of his life.

Obituary: Audrey Ayars

January 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18 in Barrington, Ill. for Audrey Armour Ayars, who died from a long illness on Christmas Eve. A lifelong and frequent visitor to Boca Grande, Audrey was the...

It’s the 33rd Englewood Bank & Trust Invitational Art Festival

To the Editor: It’s hard to believe that a tiny group of local artists would start an art show 33 years ago which would become the incredible fine-art exhibit that it is today. Everyone is getting...

Items needed for soldier shoeboxes

To the Editor: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is getting ready to send Valentine’s Day care packages to U.S. military troops serving in the Middle East, and your help is needed. The following items are...

Many thanks from young writer Hampton B.

To the Editor: I want to say thank you for all of your help. You are so nice to tell others about my book. I could not have had the opportunities with out your help. You guys do such a great job each...

Last call for sign-ups, the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic is upon us

January 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The 2020 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic, sponsored by the Boca Beacon, still has spots left for play in the tournament. It will be held from January 25 through February 8. This tournament...

‘BIPS 4 BIPS’ series begins today with red tide forum

January 10, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Barrier Island Parks Society will be hosting a new speaker series called “BIPS 4 BIPS,” and the first part of that series begins today. The series will include two forums in collaboration...

A sister island, a similar situation: ’Sconset Bluff Walk vs. the Promenade

January 10, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

There are more than a few Boca Grande property owners and regular visitors who are very well acquainted with Nantucket, and many of those are familiar with the iconic ’Sconset Bluff Walk. It is a walkway...