Author: Marcy Shortuse

Mercabo purchase a done deal, now on to Phase II

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY BAYNE STEVENSON – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has successfully purchased the Mercabo 30-acre tract at the entrance to the Boca Grande Causeway. The outpouring...

Can you help Frankie Blue Eyes?

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Community, News

A local dog foster mom is desperately looking for help in placing a very handsome hound in a forever home. Renee Reeves works with Blanche Vedette at The Loose Caboose. Blanche has a foster program...

Wright, Krusen teams take first at TIS Golf Shootout

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Sports & Outdoors

BY VICKY WINTERER – The Island School, a tuition-free charter school for grades K-5, held its 3rd Annual $1,000,000 Golf Shootout last week on a benign winter day at The Gasparilla Inn & Club’s...

In the theatre, it’s the beginning of something wonderful: Royal Palm Players holding open auditions

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment

SUBMITTED BY THE ROYAL PALM PLAYERS – On Broadway, every Tony award begins with an audition. Here at Royal Palm Players, we begin every season with a general audition. In the professional theatre...

Invasive species, anyone?

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Capt. Mark Futch, Rogan White and Randy Wayne White with proof of a successful hunt. Photo submitted by Mark Futch It was man against beast on a recent hunt in the Everglades called The Florida Python...

She’s still here! Singing for a sunshade and sounding awesome

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment, News

BY SUE ERWIN – Island singer Lynda Jamison, who has a heart of gold, a voice as clear and beautiful as a bell and the tenacity of a pit bull, is on a mission. She will be performing two shows...

First mates share memories about Miller’s Marina

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Community History

Capt. Ray Rodriguez, Capt. Bill Miller and Capt. Tater Spinks. PHOTO BY SUE BY SUE ERWIN – Capt. Bill Miller, Capt. Ray Rodriquez and Capt. John ‘Tater’ Spinks entertained a crowd at the Johann...

‘Ultimate Dining Experience’ tickets, scholarships available through Chamber

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Tickets for the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 “Ultimate Dining Experience” are still on sale and will be available until they are sold out or until the drawing of the winner on Easter weekend. One...

Strawberry Festival to feature artists Mitchell, Hannah and many more

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Artist John Mitchell BY SUSAN HANAFEE – What do the United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival and Boca Bargains have in common? Artist John Mitchell, Sr. for starters. Mitchell is a frequent...

Explore Don Pedro by boat

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

CHEC docent Al Squires points out a buttonwood tree. BY SUE ERWIN – Ten explorers climbed aboard a 42-foot covered catamaran named the “Papyrus” and departed from Cape Haze Marina to Don Pedro...