Author: Marcy Shortuse

News flash! A ‘star’ is born … Boca Grande’s Dog Show has a bright new future contestant

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT This puppy, “Black Jack,” was born February 10 to the Hoeft family on their grandson Alexander’s 10th birthday, a doubly special day. Black Jack’s parents are veteran Dog Show celebrities...

Do you have your ‘Call of the Islands’ Green Gala tickets yet?

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society invites you to join them in a feast for all senses. Exciting auction items, a savory tropical buffet, music and dancing will be featured at the 23rd annual...

Have a jolt of caffeine with a Mote scientist on March 13

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Joinmote, Mote postdoctoral research fellow, for coffee and pastries at the Mote Marine Laboratory’s Boca Grande office on Wednesday, March 13 at 9 a.m. After a brief presentation about...

Learn about local archaeological burial mounds next Thursday

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande History Center is excited to bring Ryan M. Duggins, Ph.D. to speak about a recent archeological find. About a year ago Florida’s Bureau of Archaeological Research announced...

Boca Grande Child Care Center Gala considered record-breaking

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The description of the 2019 Boca Grande Child Care Center gala, held on Monday, March 4 was “record-breaking,” and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The announcement was made...

A testament to Boca Grande distinction at 341 Gilchrist

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

The home at 341 Gilchrist Avenue is one of those places everyone pictures when they think of old school Boca Grande charm. With a history as long as your arm, room after room of eclectic, grand-scale...

Memorial service for J Pepper Frazier

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

J Pepper Frazier, born July 5,1945, passed away on March 6, 2019. A memorial service is being held on Monday, 11 at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, with a reception following at 1210 12th St....

Profile: Barb Jenkins

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN She keeps a busy schedule, and you can often find her on the tennis courts, playing bridge or attending an event at the Boca Grande Community Center. Island seasonal resident Barbara...

A rebuttal from a canine who’s just here to eat some treats

To the Editor: Regarding the AMAZING, AWESOME, WONDERFUL Boca Grande Dog Show on March 16 at the Community Center … Spike the Cat, you do me a heckin’ concern with your letter last week. Can’t...

A Strawberry Festival ‘thanks’ and wrapup

To the Editor: The 21st annual Strawberry Festival was a huge success because of the hard work of many folks and the participation of Boca Grande residents, businesses and visitors from surrounding...