Author: Marcy Shortuse

Profile: Hal Coxon

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you want to get a good workout out of the way before 9 a.m. on Mondays, head over to Banyan Tree Pilates & Yoga and take Hal Coxon’s spinning class. He’s been a spin instructor...

Remembering the days when people were kind in Boca Grande

To the Editor: Could someone inform the thieves of Boca Grande that public land is public land, and that claiming “their” beach is private needs to stop? The accesses are supposed to be 50 feet wide....

Mark your calendars for Swayze Studio Art Lovers’ Party

To the Editor: Mark your calendars for the 31st annual Studio Party/Art Lovers’ Appreciation Day/Once-a-Year Art Sale on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 10 p.m. at The Carroll Swayze Studio, 2373 Donovan...

Suncoast Humane Society announces December events

To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society will hold their popular “Doggie Tales” reading adventures and “Dog About Town” in December on the following dates: December 7, 1 to 3 p.m., Dog About Town, Petco,...

Farewell, 41: An island mourning the loss of President George H.W. Bush

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 politics they loved him...

Local Realtor, school and church join together at the holidays to help others

November 30, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Local Realtor Kevin Hyde isn’t sure anymore how many times he has stood in front of a devastated home, trying to help the homeowner find some hope in light of a disaster …...

Taste of Boca Grande tickets available now

November 30, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The 17th annual Taste of Boca Grande will be here before you know it, and tickets are on sale now. The date is easy to remember – Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. – because it occurs...

Beach ramp at 5th Street to be complete sometime in early spring

November 30, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Visitors to the island who are curious about when the ADA handicap-accessible ramp will be available again will be happy to learn there is a current project in place to repair it. The...

Permit process causing delays for Shoreline Protection Project plans

November 30, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWINThose questioning when improvements will be made in regard to the Lee County Shoreline Protection Project will have to wait a bit longer before any progress is being made. Gasparilla...

Boca Grande Hope for Haitians moves on to Savann Kabrit in 2018

November 30, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Life for dozens of families in Savann Kabrit, Haiti, is looking brighter after they received homes and an opportunity to escape the cycle of poverty, thanks to the generosity of Ben and...