Author: Marcy Shortuse

EDITORIAL: State your case, but educate yourself first

June 17, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News

We were faced with another American disaster last weekend, a mass shooting that left 49 Americans dead and many more wounded. For just a little while afterward, the American people did what they...

Howl at the Moon Ladies Night Out is coming this weekend

June 10, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Calling all women anglers! Special Effects for Women in Boca Grande presents a women’s tarpon fishing tournament. Entry fee is $600 per boat. Cash prizes awarded to first and second...

Mote to celebrate World Oceans Day in Boca Grande

June 10, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon. Aquatic scientists from Mote Marine Laboratory invite everyone to join them from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 to celebrate World...

Outta Line was outta reach for the competition

June 10, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Almost as soon as lines hit the water in the 2016 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic, the tarpon were biting, the kids were hooting and hollering and 31 releases were recorded. It was...

Veterans visit the island for therapeutic retreat

■ BY SUE ERWIN Not even a tropical storm could stop a group of veterans from tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass this week. Visiting the island from all over the country, a group of six men built new...

Boat trailer stolen, Fugates fugitive on the loose

June 10, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Two reports of thefts came across the desk at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office recently, which included a missing trailer, three hats and a greeting card.

Profile: Robb Topp

June 10, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you are looking to get in better shape or perhaps improve your golf game, you will want to meet this week’s profile candidate, Robert Topp. Robb, 26, is a certified personal trainer...

Many thanks from Kids Classic coordinators: With 31 releases, they rocked the Pass!

To the Editor: The Board of Directors of Boca Grande Charities, Inc. would like to thank everyone for making the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament such a great success. An event like...

Road delays now mean construction on bridge to wrap up soon

June 3, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The final paving on the north side of the new bridge of the Boca Grande Causeway will be wrapping up today, June 3, and drivers can expect one-lane traffic and, at various times, stopped...

Gasparilla Island Kids Classic time is here!

June 3, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic roster is filling up fast, with 30 boats signed up so far to fish the world’s great kids’ fishing tournament. There is still time to get your team...