Author: Marcy Shortuse

From one artist to another: We will miss you, Jim Sears

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

BY CARROLL SWAYZE – Our community is mourning the loss of one of our legends. James Sears passed away quietly around dinnertime on Saturday, March 5, 2016 with his family by his side. The art...

A Q&A session regarding the Gasparilla Island Light

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

At its board meeting on Monday, March 14, the Barrier Island Parks Society announced its intention to launch an aggressive fund- raising campaign to enable a complete restoration and perpetual...

Bike Parade and Spring Fair, Green Gala top this weekend’s activities

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

This weekend is a culmination of seasonal events, as the Bike Parade and Spring Fair roll into town, the Green Gala will be jumping art will be in bloom and jazz on the green will be playing. The Boca...

Meter maids? Parking permits? Don’t worry, it’s just an advisory group for parking

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN The debate about the ongoing parking issues on the island continued this week when an informal advisory board gathered at the Community Center for a discussion. Concerned residents...

The Rib Feast was highly successful, thanks!

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Firefighters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for our Rib Feast on Sunday. The overwhelming show of support by the community...

Thanks to you, we will have our pavilion sun screen

To the Editor: Before much more time slips away from me, I would like to thank the Boca Grande community for rising to the occasion and supporting my two concerts on February 23. Not only did...

OBITUARY: Richard P.C. Fitzgerald

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Richard P.C. Fitzgerald, born May 9, 1928 in Boston, Mass., died peacefully after a lengthy illness on March 2, 2016 in Sarasota. He was raised in Milton, Mass., and was a graduate of Milton Academy,...

PTTS announces no tournaments in 2016, Izaak Walton Club to be resurrected

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This week the Professional Tarpon Tournament Series and Silver King Entertainment announced they would not be holding tournaments in 2016, leaving many happy local live bait...

Rubio takes Boca Grande’s primary, Kasich second

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Marco Rubio may not have been terribly popular anywhere other than Miami in his home state of Florida, but he was pretty well loved in Boca Grande as well. The results are in from...

Beloved bird lady says ‘good-bye’ to Boca Grande

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Standing on the stage with E.T., the great horned owl by her side, wildlife rescuer Doris Mager informed the crowd that this would be her last year doing an educational program in Boca...