Author: Marcy Shortuse

Support BIPS at the 2018 Giving Challenge this Tuesday

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County presents the 2018 Giving Challenge on Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2. This year, the Barrier Island Parks Society has been selected to be a part of this...

Take note: Friends of Boca Grande theater event rescheduled

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT – The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center has announced a change of date for the National Theatre Live “Salome’” event that was originally planned for Monday, April 23. It...

Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle format to change after many years

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The captain who wins the prestigious Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle this year will have a much bigger claim to fame, as the format for competition has now changed. According...

Literature Forum selections for 2018-19 announced

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

After screening and discussing scores of books, the Literature Forum Steering Committee has selected the following works of fiction, covering a wide range of subjects and writing styles, for their 2018-19...

Reduction in water usage required by GIWA

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY GIWA DIRECTOR BONNIE PRINGLE – Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s current ten-year water withdrawal permit from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)...

Obituary Dean L. Beckstead

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Laurier Donald Dean Beckstead, 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home on Palm Island surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 18, 1943. A...

‘Rosie the Riveter’ inspires a new generation of women: Artist Brendan Coudal recaptures the iconic image of WWII poster for 2018 Ladies Day

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY NICOLE COUDAL – In 2017, Brendan Coudal was considering which artwork to submit for the ‘call to artists’ for the 2018 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament. If selected, it would be his 8th time as...

PROFILE: Carolyn Gumula

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – If you’ve spent time at the Boca Bay Pass Club over the past 25 years or so, you’d surely recognize the kind face of Carolyn Gumula. Carolyn has worked in the tennis shop at the...

Kids’ fishing tourney scheduled for April 28

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Attention kids: Grab your rods and reels and head out to the Boca Grande Fishing Pier on Saturday, April 28. Lee County Parks and Recreation is hosting the free kids’ fishing tournament....

Catch a view like no other on Saturday

April 20, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Catch a view of the entire island and celebrate Florida Lighthouse Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. On this one special day each year, visitors are invited to climb the...