Author: Marcy Shortuse

Four times a winner!

Waylon makes history with the most buckles under his belt Capt. Waylon Mills got together with the Boca Grande Fishing Guides’ Association and a few close friends and family to celebrate his fourth...

Fourth of July Freedom Golf Cart Parade details

July 1, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

Got your bunting picked out? Your pinwheels primed? Your streamers slung high and low? We hope you do, because on Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m. the new traditional Freedom Gulf Cart Parade will begin. Line-up...

Boca Grande Fire Department passes inspection with flying colors

The Boca Grande Fire Department has received an outstanding accreditation from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight in the Florida Department of Health’s Division of Emergency Preparedness and...

Random fire calls for service, illness, a golf cart accident or two and a few other maladies reported through the Boca Grande Fire Department

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to several calls throughout the latter part of the month, including the following: On June 17 a missing boater was reported in our area, but the department...

Just a friendly reminder: Take lightning threats seriously

July 1, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

This summer has seen its fair share of thunderstorms, and it appears that the trend will continue. We’ve also had a good amount of lightning strikes during those storms, leaving us to once again ponder...

EDITORIAL: ‘We have it in our power to begin the world all over again’

July 1, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial

As we sit perched on the brink of a Fourth of July three-day weekend, it might be a good time to talk about the 800-pound gorilla in the room. For a small local newspaper, trying to keep things light...

Bocascopes: Learn Your Future!

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Boca Grande’s (occasionally correct) weather forecast

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Condos by Coral Creek, Eldred’s Marina for sale

June 24, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

Two pieces of information that are very pertinent to the future of the Cape Haze Peninsula have been confirmed in recent days. There will be luxury condominiums built on three pieces of property next...