News
Fire causes damage to Damfino home
July 27, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT A home at the end of Damfino Street sustained approximately $500,000 worth of damage on Monday, July 23 as a fire broke out under the floor at the home and smoldered for several hour…
Don’t forget to get ready to vote!
July 27, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The deadline to change your party affiliation for the August 28, 2018 primary election is Monday, July 30, 2018. Early voting begins on August 18 and runs through August 26. Voting h…
Boca Grande Old Theatre Building memories from Betsy and Kathleen
July 27, 2018
Amid tears and good wishes, more than 30 people said goodbye to their home away from home at the end of June, 2018, as the Old Theatre Building’s doors were closed. It had been a major hub of acti…
Green to return to a median strip near you
July 27, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE People around the island have been playing a rousing game of Clue when it comes to the highly deceased Gilchrist median grass. Was it Miss Red Tide on the Gulf with depleted oxy…
Obituary Jay H. Wein
July 27, 2018
Jay H. Wein, loving husband and caring father, longtime resident of Shorewood, Minn. died on July 16, 2018 in Chanhassen, Minn. at the age of 85. Jay is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sharon Lee…
Some red tide fatalities, but sea turtle numbers still growing
July 27, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Despite the effects of red tide, sea turtle nest numbers are continuing to grow, hatchlings are making their way to the water, and excavations are being done by patrol members almost…
Former Fusion chef now offering private cooking lessons
July 27, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN If you think blackened redfish with a couscous cake topped with caramelized basil might be an interesting dish to try, you’ll want to meet Chef Tim Spain. Known in the area as the “F…
What to do if you suspect red tide toxicity in a sea turtle you find
July 27, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The best thing to do if you find hatchlings that appear to be in dire jeopardy from red tide is to call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hotline ((888) 404-FWCC)…
Profile Tracy Roahrig
July 27, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve enjoyed lunch or an ice cream at The Loose Caboose recently, you’re sure to recognize the smiling face of Tracy Roahrig. Tracy has been working in the food and beverage ser…
Thank you from the Grapevine manager
July 27, 2018
To the Editor: We already miss all our wonderful customers. The Grapevine Gourmet and Gift closed its doors for the final time on June 30 at 5 p.m. With many tears, the Grapevine Girls raised a gla…