Author: Marcy Shortuse

Gasparilla Island Kids Classic field almost full

May 22, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When you feed a kid a fish, they will eat for a day … or push it around on their plate, at least. When you teach a kid to fish, though, well … sometimes you’ll...

Ladies, it’s almost time to catch ’em up!

April 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

Artwork by Brendan Coudal The 2015 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament is right around the corner, with fishing on Saturday, May 9 and the captain’s party on Friday, May 8. This is the Boca Grande Chamber...

A treasured man, a heartbroken island …friends gather to honor Mark Shevitski

April 17, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND KELLI BECTON – Many tears have been shed this week over the passing of a true Boca Grande friend, Mark Shevitski. His death was reported early Monday morning and while...

Gilchrist meeting postponed – Lee County says ‘talk it out amongst yourselves’

April 17, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Lee County Commissioners have once again put the fate of Gilchrist Avenue in the hands of the people of the island, after scheduling and then “unscheduling” a discussion...

Four members elected, four members leave: GICIA talks Cape Haze, new projects at meeting

April 17, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The GICIA held its 44th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 2. Reports were give by President Stevenson and Treasurer Allen as well as the Chairs of the Bike...

Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces 2015 scholarships, donations

April 17, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News

The Boca Grande Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the 2015 community grant awards and college scholarship awards, which include a total community grant amount of $490,300. The gifts include a...

Celebrate Lighthouse Day this weekend

April 17, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

Stop by the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, located at the southern tip of the island, and celebrate Florida Lighthouse Day on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have some cake and make some...

Local businessman and Garden Club team up to create comfort

April 17, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News

Diane Johnson and Melanie Sullivan, Co-Chairs of the Boca Grande Garden Club Community Services Committee and committee members Gina McFadden and Priscilla Masselink, spearheaded the drive to install...

Richy gets all the vittles

April 10, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News

The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the winner of the 2015 Ultimate Dining Experience was Richy Edwards, our local Key Agency insurance man. Richy won 11 dinners for two at...

Editorial: Residents, shopowners concerned: Will the weight restrictions go up one day?

February 1, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial

BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Thursday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will hold a public workshop regarding weight restrictions...