Author: Marcy Shortuse

Shorebird nesting season has begun; please do your part to help keep them safe

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY T MICHELE WALKER – The beaches of Boca Grande are home to many species of shorebirds and seabirds. Charlotte County hosts three species of shorebirds, the Wilson’s plover, Snowy plover and...

A tribute to Roberta Murphy … and a request

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Statewide Pest in Boca Grande is like a family. After 30 years of devoted service, they lost one of their own when Roberta Murphy lost her battle with cancer. Those who knew Roberta best knew that...

OBITUARY: Norman P. Mullen

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Norman P. Mullen of Boca Grande, formerly of Foley, Alabama, passed away on February 22, 2021. Everyone who knew Norman knew what a strong man he was, both physically and mentally. He was also a very...

PROFILE: Tricia Mansfield

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

BY T MICHELE WALKER – Before becoming a full-time artist and the newest board member at the Boca Grande Art Club, Tricia Mansfield spent the early part of her career in environmental policy,...

OBITUARY: Garfield Beckstead

Garfield Ray Beckstead, founder and owner of Useppa Island Club, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 16, 2021 at the age of 82 after a long and bravely fought battle with cancer. Gar...

EDITORIAL: Something to be remembered by; would you be willing to leave a legacy to the people of Placida and Boca Grande?

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Just across the little bridge by the Fishery is a 91-acre piece of land that for many of us is a piece of old Florida eye candy. You’ll recognize the parcel I mean by mentioning...

LBHS prom will carry on, thanks to parents and sponsors

February 20, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – A few weeks ago, when the Rowe family heard that prom for Lemon Bay High School seniors might be canceled, Kim Rowe’s daughter had something to say about it. “You’ll do something,...

What women need to know about heart disease

February 20, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY LAUREN HANA MD – In honor of American Heart Month, in our continuing series on heart health, today I want to focus on women and heart disease. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in...

No festival, but plenty of strawberries ‘ to go’

February 20, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – The annual Strawberry Festival on Boca Grande, sponsored by the United Methodist Women (UMW), will not be held this year. But there will be strawberries and Jan Myer’s famous...

A message from the chairman of the BGHPB

February 20, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Persons wishing to comment on a proposal to nominate a section of the historic district to the National Register of Historic Places may email their comments to contact@BGHPB.org....