Author: Marcy Shortuse

The light has been relit!

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

Last Saturday evening, February 9, 2019, the Barrier Island Parks Society had a celebration to officially relight the historic Boca Grande Rear Entrance Range Light, now officially designated the Gasparilla...

Appreciation for a new look for Whidden’s, remembering Isabelle

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ On Tuesday, Feb. 12 the members of the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum gathered together to honor those who have contributed to the ongoing dock restoration at Whidden’s Marina, and those who helped...

First Boca Grande Film Festival a smashing success

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The inaugural Boca Grande Film Festival exceeded the expectations of organizers – ensuring that the 2020 event will be an even greater affair. “We felt it was a wonderful success,” said...

Island LEO Beat: Deputies respond to vehicle burglary call at state park

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Two visitors were the victims of a vehicle burglary this past weekend at the south end of the island. According to Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports, an island deputy was notified by...

The 2019 Strawberry Festival: Having fun and helping others

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE Pam Hannah’s dining room table has been covered with papers for the last several months, but it doesn’t bother her. As president of the island’s United Methodist Women, Pam understands...

Two proposed to become one again on Whiskey Row, BGHPB agrees

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The meeting was brief but things were accomplished at the monthly gathering of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Three items were shown on the agenda,...

Obituary: Joe ‘Baldy’ Rinaldi

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Joe “Baldy” Rinaldi – the leader of the tribe, great friend and purveyor of all things pig roastful – has passed away. He touched many, many lives in his travels, from Boca Grande to Maine and beyond,...

Profile: Jack Carley

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN After graduating from college in 1962, Jack Carley had almost a year before entering officer candidate school, so he decided to drive to California to do some sightseeing and a little...

A picture speaks a thousand words …

To the Editor: I had the opportunity to stop by the Smart Studios on Boca Grande last week to view their “Nature Protests” art exhibit in an effort to increase environmental awareness of what is impacting...

Please understand the reason for the protest show

To the Editor: Please let me explain my actions regarding the protest art show I just hosted at my gallery. I have a problem, you see, a problem with pollution because I am an asthmatic. I can’t breath...