Author: Marcy Shortuse

Ocean CREST Alliance hosts conservation fundraiser on Palm Island

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Dr. Sylvia Earle got a standing ovation from guests at the fundraiser. Photo by Sue BY SUE ERWIN – Ocean CREST Alliance teamed up with Palm Island Resort last Friday, Feb. 5 to hold a fundraiser...

Wildflower open this weekend with lots to do

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to a free Open House at Wildflower Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come explore nature and take a guided trail walk with knowledgeable guides...

Gaffney entertains Garden Club with tales of weddings past

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY CLARE DOYLE – Design star Michael Gaffney gave the Boca Grande Garden Club a “flower-powered” Flower Week to remember. A capacity crowd in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium last...

Coast Guard inspection at the Range Light

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Coast Guard held a routine inspection at the Range Light on Wednesday morning. This is one of the final inspections before the turnover, meaning that the Barrier Island Park Society will receive...

Have some coffee with a scientist on Wednesday

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

On Wednesday, Feb. 17 Mote’s Boca Grande office will host “Coffee with a Scientist,” featuring Dr. Jim Locascio, staff scientist in Mote Marine Laboratory’s Fisheries Habitat Ecology program. Coffee...

Memorial service for Jo Jo Faulstich scheduled for February 21

Jo Jo Faulstich, 61, of Boca Grande, formerly of Redlands, Calif., died on June 29, 2015. She was born on December 13, 1953. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21 at...

Memorial Mass set for Betty Jane Shiarella at Our Lady of Mercy

Betty Jane Shiarella passed away on November 19, 2015. Betty was a long-time resident of Boca Grande and has many friends here. The family will have a memorial mass for her at the Our Lady of Mercy...

EDITORIAL: Boca Grande’s Hope for Haitians reaches 200 homes

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial

Thirty-three families who were left homeless by the devastating earthquake of 2010 have received new homes in a new village. Built by Boca Grande’s Hope For Haitians Committee through the international...

Editorial was good, but support still given to no parking

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial

To the Editor:Your editorial about the Gilchrist median was good, and I agree with you – too much noise and money have been spent on the subject. I support Michael Ott’s idea of no parking on the...

PROFILE: Jack Horner

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – Island seasonal resident and artist Jack Horner was born in Richmond, Virginia. He is retired from two prominent, parallel careers: one serving in U.S. Naval Intelligence for 28...