Author: Marcy Shortuse

Angler who loved Boca Grande fishing gunned down by his brother near Tampa

August 28, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Sad news came by the way of Thonotosassa this week, as we found out that a popular angler in our waters was gunned down by his own brother. Scott Tomlinson, 51, was shot and...

PROFILE: Nicole Tillotson

August 28, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Island School teacher Nicole Tillotson is just settling into her new classroom this week. She is sharing the duties of teaching third, fourth and fifth graders with...

Mote scientists use iPhone technology to study sharks

August 27, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY KAITLYN FUSCO, MOTE MARINE – On Thursday, Aug. 6, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists took to Charlotte Harbor to conduct a follow-up of a now completed study on mortality and survival rates...

OBITUARY: Robert F. Shandorf

August 21, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Robert F. Shandorf, age 68, of St. Paul, MN and Boca Grande, FL died unexpectedly on 8/5/15. Bob was born May 10, 1947 in Minneapolis.

TIS students head back to school Monday

August 21, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It was August 21, 2000 when The Island School opened its doors for the first time, with one classroom and 14 students in the Boca Grade Community Center. As the student population...

GICIA announces new information kiosk to grace town park

August 21, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has announced plans for a new kiosk to be erected downtown, which will hopefully be complete by October 1.

Storm time is here: Do you know where your hang tag is?

August 21, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – With the announcement of a new and potentially interesting tropical system headed in our direction you must ask yourself, “Am I ready for the storm?” Remember, the fire department...

Profile: J.T. Tremaine

August 21, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – J.T. Tremaine, a new teacher at The Island School this year, is a man of many talents. He learned at an early age by watching his father, Robert, that knowing how to do many...

Join CHNEP at September retreat

To the Editor: Thanks to everyone who has already registered to attend the CHNEP Retreat. The form has been changed so that we can learn what you are most proud that CHNEP has accomplished whether...

Register kids now for the Michael O’Donnell Memorial Fish-a-Thon

To the Editor: An Englewood Pioneer Days tradition returns again for the sixth year. Kids 12 and under can participate in the 6th Annual Michael O’Donnell Memorial Fish-A-Thon. Chairs Cathy and...