Author: Marcy Shortuse

And now up for auction … Local real estate agent and auction house team up to get a north island house sold

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Looking for the deal of 2019 when it comes to real estate on the island? While you may need a little more than what is in your coin jar on the kitchen counter, you can still head...

Smart Studio to hold protest show

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Mother Nature does not have a voice, so the owners of Smart Studio decided to host a protest art show, asking artists to create works from Mother Nature’s viewpoint. At least a...

Captains for Clean Water tickets sold out

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Captains for Clean Water will hold a benefit on Sunday, Jan. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be speakers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction, live music by Sounds of Obe...

Coffee with a scientist, anyone?

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Grab your coffee mug and some biscotti and head down to the Mote Marine office in Boca Grande, 480 E. Railroad Ave., for some coffee with the always-lovable and ever-knowing Dr. Vince...

Author Fred Rich to speak at the Fust Library on January 8

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Retired lawyer and author Fred Rich will be speaking at the Johann Fust Community Library at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8. He is the author of two books: “Getting to Green” and “Christian...

Royal Palm Players presents ‘A View from the Bridge’ for Lit Forum’s January meeting

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Continuing a long-standing tradition, Royal Palm Players will present a reading of Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 10 and 11, at 5 p.m. in...

The Stevenson home: A house full of whimsy and delight

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARY BESS The posts of the wall surrounding the Stevenson Estate are capped by turtles, outstretched legs flailing in the balmy breeze, doing their best to keep from toppling off their perches. Passing...

Obituary: Claire Lee Reid

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Claire Lee Reid, 78, of Englewood, was born on August 2, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio and sadly left this earth on December 6, 2018. She was surrounded by her eight loving children and their spouses, many...

Obituary: Bette Stolley

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Stolley, Helen Elizabeth (Bette) Scott Vogt of Sarasota, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2018 after 94 years of an adventurous and gratifying life. She was loved and respected by so many people...

Obituary: Cassie Sheffield Kernan

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Katherine “Cassie” Sheffield Kernan, 74, a mother, dancer and socialite, died in a car accident in Boca Grande on December 18, 2018. Cassie was a camp consultant, world traveler, tennis player, movement...