Author: Marcy Shortuse

ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE AND EMS NEWS

Anglers asked to please stow their gear, secure their vessels in light of large number of marine thefts in our area ■ STAFF REPORT Because of recent thefts of fishing tackle around the island, both...

Wes and Wyatt to play at Scarpa’s on Wednesday night

May 17, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT If you haven’t tried Scarpa’s Coastal yet, Wednesday night might be the time. Not only will you have some great food, you’ll get some quality entertainment as well. Wesley and Wyatt Locke,...

Boca Grande Fire Department to hold pet CPR class

May 17, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Pet owners take heed – a very valuable opportunity is being given to you by the Boca Grande Fire Department. On Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to noon, a dog-and-cat CPR class will be...

Leadership Englewood Luau to benefit many local charities

May 17, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Leadership Englewood Class of 2019 invites everyone to attend their Luau on May 18 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Dignam property located at 1500 Crestwood Road in Englewood, and to have...

Profile: Parker O’Bannon

May 17, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Persistent and adventurous is a perfect description for Capt. Parker O’Bannon. He is a sixth-generation Floridian born in Fort Myers and raised in Boca Grande. He is an only child, and...

Visit the waters of Lemon Bay via a guided kayak trip with trained naturalists this month

To the Editor: Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) will be conducting free kayak excursions leaving from Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Rd., Englewood from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m....

Get your $10 cats at SHS

To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society celebrates Adopt-a-Cat Month, traditionally observed in June, by getting an early start with a feline adoption special. Now through June 30, you can adopt a feline...

Sorry folks, stone crab season closed …

To the Editor: The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15. Stone crab season will reopen on Oct. 15. This five-month...

Your water might smell a bit odd …

To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking water) water supply. From May 20...

Ladies Day weekend is here! – Celebrate moms and silver kings, win cash money and keep the tradition

May 10, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Right now there is someone out there making Jell-O shots. Someone else is buying Mardi Gras beads, and yet other someones are calling their mom, grandmother or sister to talk about this...