Author: Marcy Shortuse

I’ll bet you didn’t expect to see THIS in a gopher tortoise hole

March 25, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

Those of us who spend a lot of time on Gasparilla Island are used to the term “invasive species” when it comes to certain anoles, lizards, fish and, of course, iguanas. But on Wednesday, March 16 that...

A sitdown with State Attorney Amira Fox

March 25, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

(Continuing our series on local politicians and government administrators, we present an update with 20th Judicial District State Attorney Amira Fox) Since we last sat down in the summer of 2018...

Banyan Gasparilla Sound units moving fast; completion date set for end of 2023

March 25, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

Gulf to Bay Sotheby’s International Realty has received an overwhelming response and reservations for Banyan Gasparilla Sound, the development that is being built where The Fishery was once located,...

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Mall will soon be no more, says Charlotte County

March 24, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

If you thought there were more people on the roadways off island this year, you would be correct. Charlotte County has released statistics showing that tourism in the county is up more than 50 percent...

The Bike Path signs are back!

March 18, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Island School fifth graders (and one former student) gathered along the Bike Path on Tuesday, March 15 to check out the signs they created. As it turns out, the original signs were taken down due...

‘A win for Boca Grande!’ proclaims resident after prestigious placement in Sanibel shell contest

March 17, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

When island resident Sam Hobbs entered one of his shell works of art in the 85th Sanibel Shell Festival in the first weekend of March, he didn’t really think he would walk away a winner. After all,...

Your weather for the week beginning 3-18 …

March 17, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News

Boca Beacon backpages for March 11, 2022

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Another day, another barrier at Hill Tide

March 11, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

The fences at Hill Tide Estate seem to be procreating. While the only “new” news we have regarding the original fence is from Lee County, a new fence has appeared in the last week – this one attached...