Author: Marcy Shortuse

OBITUARY: Aderton Primm “Pete” Samuel

Aderton Primm “Pete” Samuel, 80, of Boca Grande, FL passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 1, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to the late James and Louise (Primm) Samu...

Zika virus found on Gasparilla Island

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY DR. JEFFREY HUMBARGER – This is the first in an ongoing series of posts by myself regarding current medical topics. Certainly you’ve heard about Zika Virus. The CDC has issued travel...

Watkins, Major retain chair and co-chair seats on GIBA Board

February 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

GINGER WATKINS BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Ginger Watkins and Lee Majors retain their seats as chairman and co-chairman of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, as a vote was cast at the board’s quarterly...

Two notices to mariners: Bridge closed to boat traffic, buoy locations changed

February 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The swing bridge will be closed to boat traffic from February 8-15 so contractors tearing down the old swing bridge can remove some of the steel. The closure was originally slated for the first week...

FPL land use change passed by commissioners, so what’s next?

February 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Developers looking into purchasing the 9.98 acres at the south end of the island, commonly known as the former FPL land, are one step closer to their goal as Lee County Commissioners...

Lemon Bay Conservancy celebrates Wildflower grant, new progress for park

February 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Nearly 100 people gathered at the Cape Haze Community Center last Monday to commemorate the recent progress at Wildflower Preserve Habitat. A restoration design review meeting...

Painter Joan Mitchell featured in Lippincott book, author to speak at Fust

February 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY ALICE GORMAN – Who is Joan Mitchell? She is not Joni Mitchell, the pop singer of “Both Sides Now” fame. If you are an artist, you very likely know about the abstract expressionist painter Joan...

Portion of Boca Grande fishing pier closed, deemed unsafe

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Boca Grande Fishing Pier at the north end of the island is partially closed, due to Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources staff saying there is some potential for...

Trio Art Show planned for February 13, 14

February 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment, News

BY SUE ERWIN – The tradition of the biennial trio art exhibit will continue this weekend, as Jack Horner teams up with Toni and Linda Wolcott to host their art show at the Boca Grande Art Center. The...

Nat Geo photographers make guest appearance at Island School

February 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – National Geographic Explorers David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes gave a special presentation to students at The Island School on Wednesday afternoon. The presentation featured unique...