Author: Marcy Shortuse

A wonderful night for the community, and for Southwest Florida hungry

The 17th annual Taste of Boca Grande, held on February 4 at the Boca Bay Pass Club, was a wonderful night for all who attended. A lively crowd enjoyed great food and drink under a tent on the edge of...

Many thanks to a generous community who love our children

To the Editor: On behalf of the board of directors, the staff, the parents and especially the young learners of the Boca Grande Preschool (previously known as the Boca Grande Child Care Center) I would...

Chowder dinner a great success, thanks to the community

To the Editor: The Island School PTO, students, teachers and staff would like to thank everyone who helped with our 5th annual Chowder Fundraiser. The event was a huge success! It really does take an...

Why are north end residents neglected regarding bike path?

To the Editor: I believe the Charlotte County end of the bike path has been give very unequal treatment. The landscaping in Lee County is far more lush and attractive than it is in Charlotte County....

A new name, a new beginning for BGCCC

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN The Boca Grande Child Care Center opened a new chapter in its three-decade history Monday when it announced a new name and a new chapter in early education for island kids. ...

What we know about our island iguanas …

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE While we have been dealing with an iguana eradication program for many, many years, at Tuesday’s meeting it became apparent that either people haven’t been reading about the situation...

Lee County iguana panel now has four, possibly five members

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

At the first Lee County MSTU “iguana” board meeting in several years on Tuesday, March 5, the board approved a new budget and had an extensive discussion regarding ongoing lizard control methods.While...

Stop by the book fair next week at Fust

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Johann Fust Library Foundation will be holding their Spring Book Sale on March 11, 12 and 13. This used book sale is one of the most popular events on Boca Grande. Hundreds of books...

Planting a seed for a brighter tomorrow, thanks to the Hopkins family

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Children living in a small community in south Alachua County had only a balance beam and monkey bars at the their local park for years before something remarkable transpired, and Boca...

Have you hugged a Methodist today? Now is the time, pancake breakfasts are back

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s that time of year again to enjoy fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, grits and fellowship at the Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The laborious efforts...