Author: Marcy Shortuse

Community tree lighting this Sunday

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. Sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the event will be held...

Iguana panel meets, discusses new contract and safety

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island MSBU iguana panel met last Monday, Dec. 2, to catch up on program information and talk about the budget. Conversation started with the iguana trapper, George...

GICIA donates funds to Lee County to purchase beach rake

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT As another red tide bloom lurks off the coast, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association recognizes the negative impact these blooms have on our community. After...

GIWA sewer line rehabilitation on Gasparilla Street

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Water Association will be replacing aging clay gravity sewer lines on Gasparilla Street beginning December 9, 2019. DeJong Excavating Contractors, Inc. has been...

Homeless, Part II: Methodist Church members donate generously to help local kids in need have a better Christmas

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

This is the second part in a series we will run through December regarding our area’s homeless and needy situation, and how we can help. ■ BY SUE ERWIN More than 100 plastic containers filled...

Have your first sip of ‘Coffee With a Scientist’ this season on Tuesday, Dec. 10

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Join...

Kudos to Brian and Kevin!

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

Boca Grande’s very own Kevin Hyde (right) of Parsley Baldwin Realty is the recipient of the 2019 Realtor of the Year Award. Kevin’s commitment to integrity, leadership, community and the real estate...

Thanks to J.T. and his crew for a great Italian evening

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT On November 23, 2271 Shore Lane transformed itself into a rustic neighborhood Italian trattoria for 10 lucky participants who had the winning bid at last year’s Strawberry Festival auction. The...

Join in the fun at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse lighting

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Join the Barrier Island Parks Society at the annual lighting of the Lighthouse on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of holiday festivities at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse...

Lacerations, accident, water rescue featured this week in police and fire news

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Police & Fire

■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to several calls in the past week. At 11:33 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 Sheriff’s deputies and the Boca Grande Fire...