Author: Marcy Shortuse

What do you do when a shark follows you home? Another hammerhead experience in island waters

July 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Friday, June 18 Dianne Ryan and her daughter, Robin Ryan, decided to do things a bit differently when it came time to their regular paddleboard excursion. The pair were...

The Island School announces appointment of new head-of-school

July 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Education, News

SUBMITTED BY THE ISLAND SCHOOL – The Island School Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Oliver as Head of School, effective August 1, 2021. She will succeed Jean...

Are you interested in receiving a flu shot or COVID-19 booster in the fall?

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – The Boca Grande Health Clinic is running a survey to identify interest in receiving a flu shot, or a COVID-19 booster shot (if these become available)...

Island shopkeepers have a message for would-be shoplifters: We’re watching you

July 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – A shoplifting duo found out the hard way that Boca Grande businesses are paying close attention to their customers, as they were arrested for their crimes that took place on Sunday,...

‘Walk with Me’ for the Lemon Bay Wrestling Club

BY T MICHELE WALKER – Michael Schyck can’t believe how much his beard has grown. “I’ve never gone past stubbles. It’s crazy,” he said. That’s what happens when you spend three months on the Appalachian...

OBITUARY: Felix Manuel

July 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we receive the news that Felix T. Manuel, born January 11, 1968, passed away on June 8, 2021. He died peacefully in his sleep while vacationing in Chicago with his beloved...

OBITUARY: Tetlow Parham Park

July 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Tetlow Parham Park of Ithaca, N.Y. passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 in the presence of her husband of 59 years and her two beloved dogs. Tetlow was born Elizabeth Tetlow...

PROFILE: Scott Shanks

July 6, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

BY T MICHELE WALKER – Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the new mosquito man, Scott Shanks, and he’s eradicating Gasparilla Island mosquitoes in a single bound. Yes, there’s...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A lucky gopher tortoise, a lucky person who tried to run the turtle over and didn’t get caught

To the Editor: This morning I saw a vehicle driving over a tortoise nest. I went down to check on the nest and scared the tortoise right back into it. He was gorgeous, with a yellow and green mottled...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An open letter to all amateur power boat operators

To the Editor: Professional captains with a U.S.C.G. license are required to pass a rigorous exam demon, demonstrating their knowledge of the rules of navigation. Since Florida does not require such...