Author: Marcy Shortuse

Obituary: Jack Horner

February 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

John “Jack” Byers Horner of Boca Grande and Richmond, Virginia passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on January 17, 2019. Jack was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 18, 1937. He...

Profile: Joan Ardrey

February 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Zestful and energetic, Joan Ardrey once took an aptitude test that suggested she would make a good reporter, but she didn’t like the idea of being in the face of people who were dealing...

A message regarding your right to free speech/free press and a post office update to boot

February 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News, Opinion

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As another season on the island begins, another controversy has been brought to light. No, it’s not Gilchrist (yet). It’s not parking (yet). It’s the breakdown in communication we...

Resident has comments regarding letter to editor

To the Editor: I have several comments pertaining to the publication of a letter from the pseudonymous person(s) “Concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” that was published in the January 25, 2019 edition....

Resident says there’s no excuse for letter to editor

To the Editor: I was stunned to read the attack on Melisa Bicker by the “concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” under the bold-faced headline “It is time for the postmistress to go,” and I was disappointed...

GIBA: Testing ..1, 2, 3

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

The new GIBA cards are currently in the testing phase.

Taste of Boca – Part III

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week we bring you these delightful dishes To explain how the “Taste” fulfills all palatable wishes. Jambalaya and pinks, fried donuts and pie You’ll fill up your belly in the...

Film Festival tickets sold out, but don’t give up hope just yet

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Film Festival passes are officially sold out, but there may be a chance to still see the films. Individual film tickets will be sold based on availability at the door 15 minutes...

Pro Tennis Expo starts Wednesday

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Professional Tennis Exhibition Series will be held every Wednesday at 3:30 pm at Boca Grande Club from January 30th to March 6th. Sixteen of the area’s top professional men and women...

Chamber announces ‘Educate Boca’ scholarships

January 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce “Educate Boca” Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit corporation established by the Chamber to administer its scholarship fund-raising and awards. Recipients...