Seibert MOD weekend held complete with great stories and memories
BY MARY BESS – At 90 years of age, island resident Tim Seibert was an engaging speaker at last weekend’s MOD Weekend in Sarasota, where he was the guest of honor. Full of fun and good stories, and ge…
Melvin, Waterhouse take GIFT Tournament with 19-inch trout
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It was another winning year for Capt. Sandy Melvin and his angler, Patrick Waterhouse, on Tuesday, Nov. 21 as the 24th Annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament was held. Th…
Florida history lives again at The Island School
Students at The Island School relived local and Florida history once again on Wednesday, Nov. 15 when a Calusa shaman, Ponce de Leon, a pirate and an early member of the Padilla fishing family visite…
Local seaplane pilot fails retirement, which could work to your advantage
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Fourth-generation islander Mark Futch tried desperately to succumb to retirement, but his plan has failed miserably. This may mean good things for island residents, though, who ha…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Englewood Toys for Tots hoping to bring Christmas magic around
To the Editor: The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and many families continue to struggle to provide their children with Christmas gifts. The mission of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Suncoast Humane to hold Pet Walk for homeless animals
To the Editor: Dust off those sneakers, and call on your friends and family to join Suncoast Humane Society at their 2017 Pet Walk benefitting homeless animals. In collaboration with Venice MainStree…
Turkey Hoop Shoot this Saturday
■ STAFF REPORT The Lee County Parks and Recreation annual Turkey Hoop Shoot will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 18 at the Boca Grande Community Center’s outdoor basketball court. The eve…
Iguanas, new toll proposals and finance govern GIBA discussion at quarterly meeting
■ PROVIDED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND BRIDGE AUTHORITY The GIBA quarterly board meeting was held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at which topics of conversation included finances, iguanas and road flooding at t…
BIPS elects new officers, presents strategic plan
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Barrier Island Parks Society met on Monday, Nov. 13 for its annual board of directors meeting, and outgoing President Linden Hustedt announced that the new incoming president for t…