Author: Marcy Shortuse

Obituary Arline Kraft Buettin

September 21, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Arline Kraft Buettin, 91, of Naples, died Sunday morning, September 16, 2018 at Vitas Hospice in Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples. Mrs. Buettin was a native of Batavia, IL, daughter of the late...

Is it safe to eat local shellfish? It depends … Charlotte County Extention Service explains details

■ SUBMITTED BY BETTY STAUGLER UF/IFAS EXTENSION, CHARLOTTE COUNTY This red tide bloom has been trying for everyone. It is hard to see the harsh impacts the bloom has had on our coast, wildlife, and...

Obituary: Mark Lee Futch

September 18, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Mark Lee Futch, 63, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in his home in Punta Gorda of a cardiac arrest. He was born in Winter Haven, FL Sept. 26, 1954 and was a graduate of Clearwater High School,...

Hudson’s Grocery closed starting Saturday

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT It’s that time of year again when you’ll find workers and residents, weapons in hand, scouring the land for sustenance. It’s a battle royale as pickings are slim and survival instincts...

Bringing the Gilchrist median back to life

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ The median on Gilchrist Avenue from 5th Street to 1st Street has been completely replanted now and is looking very fine compared to what it was earlier in the summer. The photo above was from last...

Historic Preservation Board makes motion to continue conversation regarding Banyan Street demolition

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and there was plenty of debate about a request to demolish an existing single-family residence...

Red tide still rolls along Boca Grande beaches

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT A bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida and extends from northern Pinellas to Lee counties along 125 miles of coastline. Aerial surveys...

Turtle nest numbers up compared to 2017

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Green sea turtle nesting is happening later into the season than usual, but Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers are hopeful there are still a few more new nests before the season...

BIPS looks for beach ambassadors for new season

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society is looking for beach ambassadors to help inspire stewardship and preserve our local beaches. This exciting volunteer program provides informational training,...

Profile Sgt. Cecil Fitch

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN There’s a new sergeant in town, and he brings a vast amount of experience with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. After 13 years with the organization, Sgt. Cecil Fitch started his position...