Author: Marcy Shortuse

Thanks from the creators of ‘Taste!’

To the Editor: Thank you to the Boca Grande Community. The staff and partner agencies of the Harry Chapin Food Bank send our warmest thanks to all those who participated in the 2016 “Taste of Boca...

Obituary: Sara “Toni” Caldwell Junkin

March 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Sara “Toni” Caldwell Junkin of Weston, Mass. and Boca Grande died on February 17, 2016. A woman of intellect, grace and humor, Toni spent her professional career researching, writing, curating and lecturing...

Range Light facts: It’s a little closer to being ours, but BIPS needs your help

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Barrier Island Parks Society has announced they are in the final stages of a licensing agreement with the United States Coast Guard to transfer the Rear Island Range Light – now officially renamed...

Bicycle accident on bridge …

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

On Sunday, Feb. 21, the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a report of a bicycle accident on the center bridge of the Boca Grande Causeway. No other vehicles were involved. The call came in at...

Interested in this painting? You might win it if you attend the BIPS Green Gala

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Interested in a beautiful piece of art by Neal Hughes? This beautiful 22 inch by 26 inch portrayal of the Range Light will be up for auction at the Barrier Island Parks Society Green Gala, to be held...

Island School kids take honors in Lee County bookmark contest

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Three winners were announced from The Island School bookmark contest on Thursday, Feb. 18. The theme was, “I Love My Library.” The two honorable mention winners were Eirinn Shortuse (far right) and...

History Bytes: Fun with fishing through the ages

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Frank Koffend, fisherman and collector, gave an interesting presentation on the history of fishing on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Johann Fust Community Library. Koffend opened the...

The world is his stage: ‘The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat’

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Doug Wilson, ABC Sports producer and director, will be giving a presentation “A Journey Thru the Golden Age of Sports Television” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at the Boca Grande...

Memorial Mass for James E. Haas

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A memorial mass for James E. Haas will be held on Friday, March 11, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Jim died at his summer home in Jamestown, Rhode Island on November 13, 20...

Flexjet to host static display at Coral Creek Airport in March

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Flexjet and Coral Creek Airport will host a display featuring some of the newest personal aircraft on the market, on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aircraft on display include the super...