Author: Marcy Shortuse

Have you seen the holes in the road? It’s ok, it’s a GIWA thing

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve noticed the two holes in the road on Park Avenue just outside The Temptation Restaurant, don’t fret: They won’t be there much longer. The repair to the road is due to a gravity...

Changes to Boca Grande app makes surfing a lot easier

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Whether you’re a visitor or a long-time resident of the island, you may want to check out the new changes to our Boca Grande app. If you have the app downloaded on your phone or iPad...

Scholarship candidates, get your paperwork ready!

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1)...

Obituary Gail Richards

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

Gail Audrey Jones Richards, 81, died Nov. 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Sussman House in Rockport. Born July 24, 1936, she was the youngest daughter of Dr. Richard P. and Priscilla Fortier...

Environmental author to speak on Dec. 11

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN What happens when you are 23 and just earned your college degree, but aren’t sure what to do with your life just yet? That was the situation Andrew Forsthoefel had to figure out after...

Come see Carroll, sip some sangria and make a scarf, then stop by the annual Christmas party

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Local artist Carroll Swayze is a festive sort, so December is a very busy month at her studio. She recently announced her December schedule, which is as follows: On Wednesday, Dec. 6...

St. Andrew’s to host Händel’s Messiah concert in December

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT Accompanied by members of the Sarasota Orchestra, The Qol Quartet will be presenting “Händel’s Messiah – Christmas Portion” on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church....

Literature Forum to hold second presentation of the year by going ‘Old School’ with Tobias Wolff

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The second meeting of the Literature Forum is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14, and the novel to be featured is “Old School,” Tobias Wolff’s shrewdly observed and affecting first novel...

Christmas festivities continue through December

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society will hold a holiday kids’ craft class from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Call them at 964-0060 prior to the event...

Profile Mark Futch

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Capt. Mark Futch has brushed shoulders with many famous people in his days. He’s been a fishing guide for Neil Armstrong and helped him land a 115-pound tarpon. He’s also filmed scenes...