Author: Marcy Shortuse

Goss, Graham to speak on Friday

April 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Porter Goss Florida Governor Bob Graham and Former CIA Director Porter Goss will speak about important issues Florida residents are facing in light of the 2016 national elections. The...

Spaghetti dinner this Sunday means only one thing: Spaghetti dog!

April 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT This Sunday, April 3 heralds the first – and last – spaghetti dinner of the season, to be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crowninshield House. $10 for adults, $5 for kids. All are...

Sign up ends soon for Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament

April 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT If you’re interested in signing up for one of the island’s most unique fishing tournaments, you’re in luck. Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament is right around the corner on Sunday, April 10. For...

Last day for Boca Bargains to be April 20

April 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Better get your running shoes on and your armor buffed, for the final day of the Boca Bargains season has been announced. The final day, or “Bag Day,” as we call it, will be Wednesday,...

The Health Clinic balls will be dropping on April 7, tee off on April 8

April 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Staff at the Boca Grande Health Clinic is tight-lipped about what some of the amazing auction items are for the annual Hank Wright Åuction, which will be held on Thursday, April 7. The...

Help keep the light shining on Boca Grande

April 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The lease is here. Gasparilla Island Light Committee Jim Grant announced that Barrier Island Parks Society has received a lease dated as of April 1 to restore the Gasparilla Island Range...

A designer of rare and unique treasure

April 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Meredith Haws Bolasco spends many of her days creating beautiful, exotic pieces of wearable art. Her jewelry designs often include rare treasures found in an exotic locale, such as...

We waste … and yet we want

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE I’m I’m wrapping up my second season as the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce president, and let me tell you something, it isn’t an easy volunteer position to have … unless...

When is the time to write a check? For the Gasparilla Light project, that time is right now

March 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Sharon McKenzie, Executive Director for the Barrier Island Parks Society, has announced that the signing of the final license to acquire the Gasparilla Island Light is on track for...

Island Art Days back for its 11th year on April 2 and 3

March 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY JULIE SALVETTI Another year, another amazing art event for Boca Grande! Island Art Days is a lovely little art show on our beautiful little island. This is the 11th year for this happening,...