Author: Marcy Shortuse

Do we need more signage at our southern beach access points?

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The time has come to start a new discussion on more specific signage at our southern beach access points. The two stories on the front page should testify to that, even if you’re...

Fust Library named as one of 25 favorite Florida buildings

July 14, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Want to make the Fust famous? This is your chance, as the American Institute for Architects and the Florida Foundation for Architecture are holding a contest to see which of 25 buildings...

Republican Club Golf outing planned for July 22

■ BY SUE ERWIN The West Charlotte County Republican Club is planning its 9th annual golf outing on Saturday, July 22 at Lemon Bay Golf Club. The event is limited to the first 120 registered golfers. The...

Eagle Scout Summer Godwin soars toward higher goals

■ BY SUE ERWIN Summer Godwin was participating in a beach cleanup at Don Pedro Park with Park Ranger Richard Newman several years ago. The two were discussing ideas on what Summer was going to propose...

Royal Palm Players announces new president

■ STAFF REPORT It is with great excitement that board members of the Royal Palm Players announce they have voted in a new president. At a meeting on July 6 it was determined that Hal McCombs, a former...

Obituary: Mary Ann Hearn

Mary Ann Linane Hearn of Atlanta, Georgia, widow of James Tolbert Hearn, passed away in her sleep on June 19, 2017 at the age of 94. Mary Ann was born in Atlanta on May 4,1923 to the late James and...

Historic Preservation Board approves requests on two island properties

July 14, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two certificates of appropriateness at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 12. The first item on the agenda was a request to construct...

Could the entire island be considered a historic district?

To the Editor: I am fortunate enough to have been coming to Boca Grande for 33 years. I have seen a lot of changes over the years. The charm and beauty of Boca Grande is a treasure to be preserved. I...

First baby sea turtles of the season emerge

July 7, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The first sea turtle nest on the island has hatched. Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers discovered the first hatch of the season on June 30 on zone 7 near at 10th street close...

GIWA notifies island residents of chlorine changes to water

■ BY BONNIE PRINGLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GIWA Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking...