Author: Marcy Shortuse

Melvin, Waterhouse take GIFT Tournament with 19-inch trout

November 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It was another winning year for Capt. Sandy Melvin and his angler, Patrick Waterhouse, on Tuesday, Nov. 21 as the 24th Annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament was held....

Florida history lives again at The Island School

November 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

Students at The Island School relived local and Florida history once again on Wednesday, Nov. 15 when a Calusa shaman, Ponce de Leon, a pirate and an early member of the Padilla fishing family visited. The...

Local seaplane pilot fails retirement, which could work to your advantage

November 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Fourth-generation islander Mark Futch tried desperately to succumb to retirement, but his plan has failed miserably. This may mean good things for island residents, though,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Englewood Toys for Tots hoping to bring Christmas magic around

To the Editor: The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and many families continue to struggle to provide their children with Christmas gifts. The mission of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Suncoast Humane to hold Pet Walk for homeless animals

To the Editor: Dust off those sneakers, and call on your friends and family to join Suncoast Humane Society at their 2017 Pet Walk benefitting homeless animals. In collaboration with Venice MainStreet,...

PROFILE: Tim Spain

November 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – Tim Spain learned how to become a chef after spending a year working at a restaurant in Bordeaux, France. Now the Zolfo Springs native is sharing his culinary talent in Boca...

Turkey Hoop Shoot this Saturday

November 17, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Lee County Parks and Recreation annual Turkey Hoop Shoot will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 18 at the Boca Grande Community Center’s outdoor basketball court. The event...

Iguanas, new toll proposals and finance govern GIBA discussion at quarterly meeting

November 17, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ PROVIDED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND BRIDGE AUTHORITY The GIBA quarterly board meeting was held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at which topics of conversation included finances, iguanas and road flooding at...

BIPS elects new officers, presents strategic plan

November 17, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Barrier Island Parks Society met on Monday, Nov. 13 for its annual board of directors meeting, and outgoing President Linden Hustedt announced that the new incoming president for...

G.I.F.T. tournament scheduled for next week, proceeds to benefit the Pass and sunset cam

November 17, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT This year the 24th annual Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament will benefit the Boca Grande Pass Web Cam project, which will be available to view by Dec. 1. A new, high-quality camera...