Author: Marcy Shortuse

Profile: Brent Cross

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Ten years ago, Brent Cross accepted a position at the front desk at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. After learning new roles and holding various other positions at the establishment since...

Obituary: Harry Banks French

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Harry Banks French of Gladwyne, Pa. passed away peacefully on December 7, 2018 in Bryn Mawr Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia on February 16, 1926, Harry was the son of the late James Graham...

Tour of Homes to be held January 31

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society will once again present their Tour of Homes and Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Luncheon will be at The Gasparilla Inn &...

Captains for Clean Water to host benefit in January … and you’re invited to join in the fun

To the Editor: Join us on January 6, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a benefit for Captains for Clean Water. There will be speakers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction, live music by Sounds...

Many thanks for giving legendary portrait a facelift

To the Editor: Kudos and THANKS! to Susan Bowers for having the picture of Louise du Pont Crowninshield restored and reframed. She looks wonderful hanging in her traditional spot, over the mantelpiece...

Lighthouse lighting this Saturday

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORTShare the magic of the season at the annual lighting of the Lighthouse at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy beautiful holiday...

Saying ‘goodbye’ to an old friend: The obituary of Tim Seibert

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The following was written by Lynne Seibert, the wife of Tim Seibert, who recently passed away. Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, 91, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2018 at his home...

Farewell, 41: An island mourning the loss of a truly great man

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Hearts are breaking all over the island with the passing of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30. Many island residents knew him, and even if they didn’t love his...

‘Rescue Me’: A night of fun for the Suncoast capital campaign

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY ROYAL PALM PLAYERS Last night, the Crowninshield was filled with the sounds of music, laughter and fun as 30 of Boca Grande’s favorite performers dedicated their talents to helping the Suncoast...

Author Robin Lloyd to speak regarding ‘Harbor of Spies’

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Journalist and author Robin Lloyd will visit Boca Grande on Thursday, December 13 to give a presentation on his most recent book, “Harbor of Spies: A Novel of Historic Havana.” The presentation...