Like the phoenix, South Beach rises from the ashes
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
When you sit down in the old 3rd Street Bistro building the nostalgia is strong. If you remember it as Loons on a Limb, you’ll appreciate the little stained glass window that commemorates the little cafe. If you remember the little details of South Beach Bar & Grille, you’ll see three tables that were saved […]
Future of the farmers market uncertain as venue is full of debris – county says they have no other options
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
Fruits and vegetables, essential oils and specialty mushrooms have been replaced with mulch, sawdust and construction debris at the end of Wheeler Road this month. And, as it looks right now, we won’t have a farmers market this year.Local Roots Farmers Markets, LLC, is looking for a suitable place on the island to continue with […]
Authorities looking for third body from plane crash
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Three victims from a plane that crashed in the Gulf off the Venice coast this past weekend have been identified, but one of the bodies is still missing.The three St. Petersburg residents flew from a small airport in that city to Venice for dinner Saturday evening. Misty Kath, 43, and Lily Kath, 12, have been […]
Let there be light (at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse)
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On Saturday, Dec. 10 you are invited to share the magic of the season at the Barrier Island Parks Society annual Lighting of the Lighthouse, located at 880 Belcher Rd.Share the magic of the season at BIPS’ Annual Lighting of the Lighthouse!On one exciting night, the lighthouse beacon shines into the night sky, surrounded with […]
Small Business Administration offers disaster loans with no interest, deferred payments
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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced the Agency will waive the interest rate for the first year on new disaster loans and extend the initial payment deferment period automatically to 12 months.“We must […]
White Christmas comes to life at LBHS production
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
Even missing three weeks of school, the Lemon Bay High School Theatre Troupe is ready to entertain the public and welcome Christmas with its performances of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.”Tickets are on sale now for performances at the Lemon Bay Performing Arts Center, 2201 Placida Rd., Englewood. Performances are December 15 at 7:30 p.m., December […]
OBITUARY: Barbara Witham
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries, Uncategorized.
Barbara ‘Barbie’ Haynes Witham, 77, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the Sussman House.A complete obituary will be published at a later date, and a celebration of life will be announced in the Summer of 2023.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at bchfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: At the age of 30, Chef Marchesano has more experience than many twice his age
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
When The Gasparilla Inn & Club opens on December 15, a new team of chefs will be on the scene. They have been in Boca Grande a couple of months, surviving Hurricane Ian and beginning their work to raise the Inn’s food and beverage offerings even higher.Chief among this team is Executive Chef Nick Marchesano. […]
OBITUARY: Robert Geniesse
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Robert John Geniesse died peacefully at age 93 on November 17 at home on Fishers Island, N.Y. with his family by his side. Born September 16, 1929 in Appleton, Wis., Bob grew up in Winnetka, Ill. with his mother Rhoda, a successful executive at the Chicago department store Chas A. Stevens. She and his father, […]