Author: Marcy Shortuse

Sleuth sidebar: An interview with Martin Walker

January 29, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

Note: Journalist and mystery writer Martin Walker’s annual appearance on the island – this one a virtual talk on global issues pertaining to Europe – courtesy of the Friends of Boca Grande will...

Internationally-known florists to speak at Garden Club

January 29, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY CATHY BALLMAN – Authors Greg Campbell and Erick New have cut a unique path in the world of flowers and they are coming to Boca Grande to tell Garden Club members all about it. On Wednesday,...

Girl with local ties out of remission and needing donors and donations

January 29, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Island postal contractor Tom Gardner is asking for assistance from our island community to help his daughter, Heather, in her fight with leukemia. Two years ago the Boca Beacon...

St. Andrew’s announces first ‘Faith and …’ speaker for next week

January 29, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT – On Thursday, Feb. 4 at 4:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will present a unique series of installments program called, “Faith and …” that will begin with historian Steven...

OBITUARY: Dickie Coleman

January 29, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Raymond Ashley Coleman (also known as “Dickie” and “Pop Pop”), 79 years of age, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He will be greatly missed by his wife Leslie, his children Matthew (Kristie),...

PROFILE: Mark Driscoll

January 29, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When Mark Driscoll was a little boy, all he wanted to do was be a fighter pilot. Generations of Driscolls had been in law enforcement and the military, or worked for other...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message to island dogs who want to make history … dog owners, please relay this message to your dog

Dear Boca Grande Dogs, Has COVID got you down? Are your paws sore from walking your master too many times a day, too many weeks and months in a row? Are you tired of being the only source of entertainment...

GUEST EDITORIAL: LBC announces opening of Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

January 29, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News

SUBMITTED BY THE LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY – As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is delighted to announce the opening of our newly restored Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. The...

Local Publix stores just beginning to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but first wave already booked as of this week

January 23, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Community, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Publix stores in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina have announced they are providing COVID-19 vaccines to those who are healthcare personnel with direct patient contact,...

New NHR nomination shows few changes, still raises questions

January 23, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The newest rendition of the nomination of the Boca Grande residential historic district has come into circulation, and it appears the changes are minor when comparing it with...