Author: Marcy Shortuse

$16 million raised in two weeks for Mercabo purchase

December 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

When our community comes together, we come together in a big way. As of our press date the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has raised more than $16 million dollars in two...

The bridge was stuck for a little while, but it’s all better now

December 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Tuesday, Dec. 1 at around noon motorists had what some would refer to as a “bonding moment” when the new swing bridge, which was being tested by engineers, failed to swing...

A special boy gets the royal treatment when he comes to Boca Grande

December 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Finding out that your child has a brain tumor is unfathomable, but once the shock of the news has passed, the next course of action is to help them continue on with a joyous, happy...

Gulf Coast Symphony to perform at Fust Library

December 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

A traveling quartet from the Symphony will perform in the library’s gardens and loggia at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Johann Fust Community Library.

Another amazing Christmas luncheon held by the Boca Grande Garden Club

December 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Garden Club President Clare Doyle with Luncheon Co-Chairs LeeAnn Maloomian and Priscilla Masselink admiring Nancy Ryan’s table design. SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB – The holidays...

Message to Lee County Commissioners: Listen to reason when it comes to Gilchrist parking

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Just when I thought nothing more about the Gilchrist parking situation would surprise me, I found I was wrong. The proposal by the Gilchrist Neighborhood Association has really...

Obituary: Theresa Matos

Theresa Matos of Boca Grande passed away peacefully at her home early Tuesday morning, December 1, 2015. She lost her battle to lung cancer, though she fought to the end. Theresa was surrounded by her...

It’s Boca Bargains time again!

November 27, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

The wait is almost over! Boca Bargains will open for the season on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. The store’s shelves and racks are filled thanks to the community’s generous donations, but there is always...

Carroll to hold annual Studio Party, ‘Postcards from the Beach’ featured

November 27, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Local artist Carroll Swayze will be hosting her 28th annual Studio Party and once-a-year art sale on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 11 p.m. in north Englewood, 2373 Donovan Road.

Many thanks for a great book sale

November 27, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

To the Editor: The JF Library Foundation just concluded another successful Book Sale, thanks to the outstanding efforts of our Library Foundation volunteers and the many community residents who donated...