Author: Marcy Shortuse

Eight recent complaints to Code Enforcement include proposed banishment of iconic pump, seats and more

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

It must be July, because someone with a whole lot of time on their hands has decided to wage a complaint war against several local businesses … and it appears that the iconic pink gas pump in...

Court case progresses in GICIA v. Damfi

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE There are new developments in the “GICIA v. Damfi” suit. On July 5 the GICIA filed a “Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint” with Lee County courts on the grounds that the County...

ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE AND EMS NEWS

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Lee County Sheriff’s Office detectives are looking into a recent scam that was reported to them by Boca Grande residents. This is a scam designed to trick you into believing your Social...

Results of the 4th annual Ladies Draw/Mix ‘n’ Match

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The weather was a little stormy for the 4th annual Ladies Draw: Mix ’n’ Match on Saturday, July 20, but morale was high among the 10 teams of four women each that fished the Pass that...

More baby greens make their way to the water

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members continue to document new nests and hatchlings, but one particular turtle has their attention. The turtle has been spotted in three different...

Obituary: Priscilla T. Wilcox

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

On July 16, 2019 Priscilla T Wilcox, “Cilla,” of Westwood, Mass. and formerly of West Hartford, Conn. and Boca Grande, passed away at 91 years of age. She was a member of the Colonial Dames of America...

Obituary: M. Weldon Rogers III

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

M Weldon Rogers III passed away peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of July 20, 2019 at his home in Boca Grande, on the birthday of his deceased grandson Henry Weldon Rogers. He was the beloved...

Obituary: James H. McBroom

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

James H. McBroom, Jr. of Murfreesboro,Tenn., age 99, (1919-2019), passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18 near family in Atlanta, Ga. James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marian Ruth...

Obituary: Dr. Blaine E. Davis

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Blaine Eugene Davis, 83, son of Blaine A. and Arlene (Nadeau) Davis died July 21, 2019 at his family residence in Portland, Maine. Blaine was born in West Enfield, Maine and grew up in Lincoln, Maine....

Profile: Todd Hampton

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Todd Hampton may have spent much of his life in Winter Haven, Florida, but he’s been coming to Boca Grande for almost than 30 years. Todd is the friendly face behind the bar inside Scarpa’s...