Author: Marcy Shortuse

New Farmers Market vendor sells veggies in honor of family member

January 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
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■ BY SUE ERWIN There’s a new vendor at the Boca Grande Farm and Fish Market, and their mission is to leave a long, lasting mark organically. Kay Hall and her family grow and sell certified organic vegetables...

Meacham talks about Jackson, Trump and a bit of Washington

January 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
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BY MARY COOK – Last Saturday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m., an hour that merges into cocktail time for some, biographer/historian Jon Meacham kept a full auditorium mesmerized at the Community Center....

Art Center, Fust join together to bring you Theodore Stebbins

January 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Art Center and the Johann Fust Library Foundation are joining together to present Theodore E. Stebbins, Jr., a distinguished art curator. He will speak at the Boca Grande...

Eco-restoration efforts at the GICIA Preserve continue

January 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) continues its efforts to improve the natural beauty of the Preserve Site located just off the Boca Grande...

St. Andrew’s Outreach team helps to build seventh home in area through Habitat for Humanity

January 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
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■ BY REGINA S ROCKEFELLER On Saturday, Jan. 13, 21 local volunteers led by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Building Outreach Coordinator John Lovo of Rotonda West installed exterior wall sheeting on a...

Tickets going fast for semi-annual fashion show celebrating 70 years

January 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
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■ STAFF REPORT The second semi-annual Boca Grande Woman’s Club Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held at The Gasparilla Inn & Club on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 11:30 a.m. The theme will be “Celebrating...

‘Mayflower’ lecture to be given in February through BGHS

January 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY NANCY LYONS On Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 I went aboard the Mayflower II with Quentin Snedecker, the Mystic Seaport Museum’s shipyard director. It was unique and awe inspiring to be aboard such a historic...

GIWA holds annual membership meeting

January 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Water Association held its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Boca Grande Community Center. President Les Diaz called the meeting to order. GIWA...

Obituary John M. Meyer

John M. Meyer, of Westwood, Massachusetts formerly of Boca Grande, Florida died on December 6, 2017 with his children by his side. John was a graduate of St. Paul’s School, Trinity College, and Wharton...

Profile Ken Raynor

■ BY SUE ERWIN Coral Creek Club Golf Professional Ken Raynor has spent abundant time on the green and also fishing with many dignitaries who regularly visit Boca Grande for a little rest and relaxation. Ken...