Author: Marcy Shortuse

BIPS, Mote to hold red tide forum

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Barrier Island Parks Society and Mote Marine Laboratory are pleased to host our second red tide forum on January 10, 2020 at the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium from 2 p.m. to...

GICIA announces Mercabo Preserve tour dates

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is excited to announce the 2020 dates for the Mercabo Preserve Site Tours. The five tours held in 2019 were completely...

Laurie’s Pantry offers gourmet granola at the Friday markets

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It all started eight years ago with a single bag of raisin nut granola. After hours and hours in the kitchen testing recipes and hosting granola-tasting parties with friends, Laurie Landgrebe...

Retape that grip and warm up those knees, the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic is approaching

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The 2020 annual Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic sponsored by the Boca Beacon will be held from January 25 through February 8. This tournament is open to all area residents and members...

Boca Grande stars ‘beg’ for your help in ‘Rescue Me, too!’

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The excitement is building. The fur is flying. And 30 of Boca Grande’s most talented stars are busy rehearsing for this year’s musical review, “Rescue Me, Too!” On January 10 and 11,...

The Gasparilla Inn anounces health and wellness retreat in January

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Inn & Club is pleased to announce a special January retreat, where guests will enjoy an immersive experience that aligns their mind, body and spirit. The Gasparilla...

Firefighters making a plan to benefit the Firefighter Benevolent Fund

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Police & Fire

■ STAFF REPORT The firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department are “firing up the grill” to host a BBQ rib luncheon in the fire truck bay to benefit the Boca Grande Firefighter Association &...

Deputy to the rescue in the case of the wayward kayaker

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Jeff Koziol had a bit of a scary experience in Boca Grande waters on New Year’s Eve, but thanks to the help from our local law enforcement, everything worked out all right in the end. According...

Stop by and have ‘Coffee with a Scientist’ on January 14

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series of 2020 hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Join...

There’s magic & mystery awaiting you on January 13

January 3, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Experience a miraculous world of magic, mind reading and hypnosis from world-class “Astonishment Artist” Mat LaVore. Is it possible to change someone’s memories? Read minds? Predict the...