Author: Marcy Shortuse

Lee County Sheriff, Boca Grande Fire strengthen working relationship

June 28, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT On June 11, Sheriff Carmine Marceno met with Chief C.W. Blosser of the Boca Grande Fire Department to address joint department initiatives. The Boca Grande Fire Department serves a population...

Mind your parking, it’s time to stripe

June 28, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Roadside parking areas near the intersection of Park Avenue and 4th Street will be blocked off overnight starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, so that roadside striping can be done....

As renourishment project winds down, impact on turtles appears minimal

June 28, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The beach renourishment project is winding down at the south end of the island, and all traces should be gone by the end of the week. According to Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol...

Is that spaghetti on the sand and in the water? Nope, it’s manatee grass

June 28, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE You might have seen some strange-looking clumps floating in the Gulf or lying forlornly on the beach recently … clumps that look more than a little bit like spaghetti. Unfortunately,...

Island resident one of 160 chosen for national security seminar

June 28, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande resident Peter Solmssen participated in the U.S. Army War College’s 65th annual National Security Seminar (NSS) in Carlisle, Pa. recently. Solmssen was one of 160 business,...

An adult summer reading challenge … who says summer is boring?

June 28, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Lee County Public Library system offers a handful of programs each summer for kids, but this year, a special program is being offered for adult readers. You can participate and earn...

Profile: Debbie Baraoidan

June 28, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Debbie Baraoidan has taught elementary school for 31 years, but the art she creates in her spare time is what makes her an even more special person. She owns Natureheart Clay Creations,...

The FWC needs you to improve recreational fisheries data collection

To the Editor: Did you know there are multiple ways you can contribute to fishery data collection as a recreational angler? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) collects data...

Camp kids say thanks to Woman’s Club and community through beach street clean-up

To the Editor: Our 2019 Boca Grande Community Center Summer Camp kids wanted to say “Thank You” to the island and especially the Boca Grande Woman’s Club for their sincere generosity in creating a fun,...

4th of July parade final details

June 28, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Details for the 4th of July Golf Cart Parade have been finalized, so plan on gathering at the side parking lot between Englewood Bank and the Old Theatre Building at 9 a.m. the morning...