Author: Marcy Shortuse

Chamber to host mixer tonight

January 13, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host their January mixer tonight, January 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Boca Grande Marina in a Marine Max-sponsored boat at the dock....

Eco-restoration effort at Placida Preserve complete

January 13, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is pleased to report that the initial eco-restoration efforts at the GICIA Preserve at Placida are now...

Residents meet and greet with Senator Benacquisto

January 13, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN An informal roundtable discussion with State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto was held on Thursday, January 5 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Residents were invited to come and discuss...

Come share the light with Rev. Matt and Joy and Lynda Jamison

January 13, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Lighthouse Church will host a musical concert to benefit the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. A second show will be added at 6 p.m. if the...

St. Andrew’s to hold ‘Divine Inspiration!’ concert January 22

January 13, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT On Sunday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m., Sarasota Musica Viva will present a flute and harp concert entitled “Divine Inspiration!” at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande. Harpist, Susan...

Calling all kids: The next youth fishing tournament is January 21

January 13, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ BY SUE ERWIN On Saturday, Jan. 21 Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon will sponsor the latest installment in their youth fishing tournament series from 9 to 11 a.m. on the Boca...

Suncoast Humane Society ‘Fete for Pets’ tickets now available

January 13, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Get your tickets now for the 9th annual Tennis Ball fundraiser planned for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event, themed “Fete for Pets,” will be held at the clubhouse...

Profile: Jeff Simmons

January 13, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Jeff Simmons has spent 25 years working about every position at “The Temp” restaurant and bar on the island. He started out as a busboy in 1991 and is currently a partner/owner of...

Obituary: Robert Edmund Boomer

Robert Edmund Boomer passed away peacefully on January 2, 2017 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He was born on June 17, 1926, the second of five children to Roy and Helen Clippert Boomer. A lifelong...

Future projects, water usage to be discussed at meeting

■ BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION The Gasparilla Island Water Association’s annual membership meeting is planned for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at the Boca Grande Community Center. GIWA...