Author: Marcy Shortuse

No to low red tide observed in area by FWC

To the Editor: The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background to very low concentrations in Southwest Florida and at background concentrations in Northwest Florida over the past week....

FWC: Pay those manatees no mind – they’re just doing their thing

To the Editor: It’s that time of year: Mote Marine Laboratory scientists have started observing manatee mating herds (multiple males trying to mate with a female) around Sarasota’s beaches and inshore...

Beach dredging to begin Tuesday

May 24, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE There’s been a flurry of activity down at the beach accesses this past week, including a handful of men in bright green safety jackets and strange podiums with signs that read “vibration...

GIBA engineering committee discusses small squeaks, jack systems and island access

May 24, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY GIBA At the last meeting of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Engineering Committee which was held on Monday, May 20, a small squeak in the works led the conversation. Apparently...

BGFD to hold pet CPR/first aid class this weekend

May 24, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Silvia McCoy, a trauma nurse who runs Rescue Garage of North Port, will be teaching pet CPR and first aid this Saturday, May 25, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Boca Grande Fire Department. McCoy...

Howling at a blue moon

May 24, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The father and the son took honors at the “Howl at the Moon” Invitational Tarpon Tournament on Saturday, May 18 in Boca Grande Pass. Capt. Lamar Joiner Jr. and his “Searene’ team...

Range Light beach parking to re-open this weekend

May 24, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s a holiday weekend, and many residents are wondering whether they will be able to park at the Gasparilla Island Range Light State Park beach. The good news is that it is expected...

Johann Fust Community Library to offer free programs in June

May 24, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Johann Fust Community Library is offering the following free programs for children in June: The Bucky and Gigi Show 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19 Location: Boca Grande Community...

Tax-free holiday May 31 – June 6 on storm supplies

May 24, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT With a sales-tax-free holiday May 31-June 6 on hurricane supplies, Floridians should plan to stock up on the things they find most valuable when a storm hits. Portable generators, gas...

Annual art show to coincide with World’s Richest , June 7 and 8

May 24, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT In collaboration with the 2019 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, Carroll Swayze presents the 8th Annual Boca Grande Invitational Art Festival on June 7 and 8.