Author: Marcy Shortuse

K. brevis found in his concentrations in Charlotte, Lee counties

November 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News, Opinion

In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, medium to high concentrations in Charlotte County, background to high concentrations...

Many thanks to those who made our book sale a success

To the Editor: Each spring and fall, the Johann Fust Library Foundation conducts a used book sale in the library loggia. Island residents turn out in the hundreds to shop for books. The proceeds from...

Thank you, Lee County, for cleaning the beaches

To the Editor: I would like to thank Director Jesse Lavender, Lee County Parks and Recreation, Joe Weir, Lee County Parks and Recreation, and our Rangers Jesse Kanuch and Dan Kacynski for the amazing...

Oh, Lee County … ye barely know us

November 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News, Opinion

To the Editor: It may be time to take a hard look at our community’s relationship with Lee County’s government. After years of knowing the need for a new dog park when The Inn property would no longer...

Dog park ‘meeting’ leaves island residents howling for more information

November 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It was a very large crowd of islanders who took their seats a few minutes after 2 p.m on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. As Lee County Director of...

Operation Second Chance offers wounded veterans new adventures

November 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN For the past two years, Kathy and Dave Irwin have been organizing and hosting events for disabled veterans through Operation Second Chance. Kathy and Dave live in Silver King condominiums...

Veterans Day remembrances: Two local veterans tell their stories of war

November 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT United States Coast Guard Capt. Robert A. “Bob” Melvin III, (deceased), father of islanders Sandy and Bob Melvin, served his country honorably in the U.S Army and the U.S. Coast Guard....

According to County, our right to promenade is not easily defendable

November 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re a regular Boca Grande beachgoer, you may have noticed a new addition to our already crowded Promenade. A Stonehenge-type obstacle (shown at right) has now been placed right...

‘The Price of Everything’ documentary to be featured at the community center

November 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

On Tuesday, November 12 at 4 p.m., the Johann Fust Library Foundation will show the documentary, “The Price of Everything” at the Community Center auditorium. Then on Wednesday, November 13 at 3 p.m.,...

Update to GIWA Harbor Drive line rehabilitation plan

November 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY GIWA The Gasparilla Island Water Association had planned to begin replacing aging clay gravity sewer lines on Gasparilla Street this week, but an area of greater concern was discovered...