Author: Marcy Shortuse

Crush the tiny turtle becomes a legend

July 13, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN When one thinks of the great explorers of all time many names come to mind. Lewis & Clark. Marco Polo. Leif Erikson. And then there is Crush, the wayward sea turtle. Boca Grande Sea...

The truth about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in our waters … If you don’t feel safe going to the beach, read this

July 13, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY DR. RAYMOND JAMES I came out of the Gulf after snorkeling on July 4 and a fellow islander said, “Doc, aren’t you worried about getting flesh-eating bacteria?” I asked him which version he wanted,...

More green sea turtles nesting on the island

July 13, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members are happy to report there are 15 documented green sea turtle nests on island so far this nesting season. “This is exciting news,” said...

Watch your belongings at the beach, there are thieves afoot

July 13, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Just a warning to keep an eye on your belongings at the beach, as one visitor reported the theft of several things from in front of their unit. The visitor, who was staying with her...

Make sure your hang tags are ready

July 13, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT – Do you know where your hurricane hang tags are? Most people discard the tags into the dark recesses of their glove box when storm season is over, but sometimes they’re like socks...

Make sure your traps stay pulled until July 20

To the Editor: Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in state waters in our area were mandated to be pulled from the water and the season closed on July 10. Season will reopen on Saturday, July...

The case of the FWC and the iguana bloodlust

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The media recently blasted an announcement regarding iguanas on social media that made some pretty big waves. The headlines everywhere read that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...

Profile: Debbie Hagstrom

July 11, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Debbie Hagstrom creates beautifully designed one of a kind silk scarves right in front of her customers. The artist visited Boca Grande in June. She was one of the vendors at the annual...

Obstacles in the ‘Promenade’ prompt questions of ownership yet again

July 5, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The right to roam the Promenade is being infringed once again, not only by overgrown bushes but by brand-new plantings right in the thoroughfare. This seems to have become an annual...

Junior takes the 2019 Buckle!

July 5, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It was a third-time honor for Capt. Lamar Joiner Jr. on Friday night at the Long Marsh Country Club in Rotonda, as he was awarded the 2019 Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle. It was...