Author: Marcy Shortuse

An afternoon with Judy Collins: A fan’s perspective

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY DEAN LAUX Thanks to Pia Lindstrom and the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, an overflow crowd of islanders and guests were privileged to “eavesdrop” on a delightful conversation between...

Give blood, get some ice cream and go see a flick

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT A blood drive will be hosted by the Boca Grande Health Clinic on Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As a thank you for saving lives, all donors will receive a voucher for a free...

Boots’ Bead for Life campaign: How do women become a part of the program?

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY BOOTS TOLSDORF I am frequently asked about the process of recruiting and training women beaders who learn the craft of rolling recycled paper into the rather intricate patterns of the various jewelry...

Chico the monkey stole her pork and beans: Capt. Marian Schneider visits History Bytes, recalls childhood memories

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The audience laughed, and some cried, when Capt. Marian Schneider shared memories of growing up on the island, her pioneering efforts of ecotourism and the closing of her business “Grande...

… annnnnd, they’re off! Boca Grande 5K runners

The Boca Grande 5K Fun Run & Walk was held on Sunday, Feb. 24 with almost 300 runners in attendance. For complete race results, go to runsignup.com. Photos by Dusty and Len

Florida delegation focuses on water quality issues

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Members of the Florida congressional delegation will be focusing on water quality in the coming days. On Friday, Feb. 22 the two chairs of the Florida delegation – Democrat U.S. Rep....

‘Five Women’ show their stuff at annual art show

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

The annual Five Women Art Show at the Boca Grande Art Center was held on Thursday, Feb. 21, with many in attendance to check out the ladies’ wares. Top left, Esther Jensen displayed her amazing glasswork....

Garden Club to host Japanese garden doctor Faurest

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY CATHERINE BALLMAN Kristin Faurest, Ph.D., of the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden, will be presenting her ideas about the Japanese garden to members of the Boca Grande Garden Club on March 6 at...

Profile: Sally Johnson

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN She knew at a very young age that she wanted to study acting, and with the encouragement of her mother, she headed down that path and never looked back. “I’d always dreamed of being on...

Senator Marco Rubio visits Mote to discuss urgent threats in Florida waters

■ SUBMITTED BY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY On February 21, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) at its City Island campus to discuss urgent threats facing Florida’s oceans,...