Author: Marcy Shortuse

Forum to discuss FPL land purchase set for November

October 16, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

By Marcy Shortuse A community hearing date has been set to discuss a matter very vital to the Boca Grande community: The purchase of the FPL land at the southern tip of the island, possibly for $20...

Please, don’t obstruct the beach walkway

Noy’s (Patrick’s) opening date change

October 9, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Remember last week when we said that Patrick Vollmer’s new “Asian fusion” restaurant called Noy’s Bistro and Lounge on Gasparilla Road at San Domingo Blvd. would open October 13? Well,...

Ghosts and legends of Boca Grande: Part I

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It isn’t hard to surmise that a place as old as Gasparilla Island has a few tales to tell – and not all of them are paradise-perfect. While we are now known as an elite island...

‘He will get by St. Peter without shoes’ … rest in peace, Capt. Buster

October 9, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Capt. Lewis “Buster” Herzog, a true Boca Grande character of the greatest magnitude, has left this earth to fish another realm. If you knew him you only have to close your eyes to...

Lee County denies 24 vendors at Farmers Market

October 2, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Today, October 2, the sights and sounds of the Boca Grande Farmers Market will return to the Wheeler Road Ballfield from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., and it will be a welcome...

Carolann George memorial service set

October 2, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A visitation for Carolann Marie George (Buquet) has been set for the date of Friday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca G...