Author: Marcy Shortuse

PROFILE: Tracy Peppers

BY SUE ERWIN – Island employee Tracy Peppers has worked at the Englewood Bank & Trust branch in Boca Grande since June. In the few months she has been there, she has already been promoted...

To the Editor: I fully support the mission of the churches on Gilchrist, but as a resident of Gilchrist I also want to protect the historical neighborhood I love. It is time for us to come together...

‘Taste’ tickets make great Christmas gifts

To the Editor: Thank you so very much for your continued support of the “Taste of Boca Grande.” Last year the event raised over $45,000, enough for the Harry Chapin Food Bank to supply over $270,000...

Cookie sale, Woman’s Club grant have helped to fund Mercabo

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In just a scant few weeks, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has achieved something that is virtually unheard of in Boca Grande: solidarity. That...

GICIA: ‘No donation too small’ for funding Mercabo project

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

As of Tuesday, Dec. 8 the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has received more $18 million in pledges toward their $22 million goal of purchasing the 30-acre Mercabo property...

We’re about to cross that bridge! We’ve come to it!

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When you go to leave the island next Tuesday, Dec. 15, you’ll be getting a whole new perspective from a lot higher up. That’s because you’ll be driving on our brand-new swing...

Lighthouse lighting to take place this weekend

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse has been appropriately decorated and festooned for the season (thank you to the B shift from the Boca Grande Fire Department), and the official lighting will...

The story of Tuck: One of the many rescues at Tank’s Legacy

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY SUE ERWIN – Many people wouldn’t look twice if they saw a small, wounded dog in a crowded park all alone and looking desperate. But Blanche Vedette is not one of those people. Blanche Vedette...

Pirates to invade Whidden’s on Saturday: It’s time for chili!

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Plan for a fun-filled day at Whidden’s Marina on Saturday, Dec. 12 to benefit the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum. A giant tent sale starts at 9 a.m., featuring local artists, antiques, collectibles,...

Thanks to many for a great Chamber Christmas Walk

To the Editor: The Board of Directors of the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce want to extend many thanks to those who helped make our 2015 Boca Grande Christmas Walk a success. The Christmas...