Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: In honor of Mote Marine Lab’s 60th anniversary, Florida residents are invited to discover the wonders of Mote Aquarium for just $6 every Saturday this September. This year, Mote is celebrating 60 years of world-class marine research and education. As an independent, nonprofit lab, Mote has succeeded through its wonderful partnerships with […]
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There’s one thing you can always count on in Boca Grande – rumors. As the days of summer begin to wane this year, talk has turned to parking within the historic district, particularly along the beach access roads, and not all of that talk is correct. The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association recently helped […]
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BY SUSAN ERWIN After some recent concerns over the future of the Boca Grande Farmers Market existing at the Wheeler Road Ballfield, we can be secure in the knowledge the second farmers market season will be starting on Friday, Oct. 2 at that location. The fate of season three, however, is still up in the […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Gasparilla Island has the proclivity to bring out the best in many people, residents and visitors alike. There is an endless list of people who were born and raised here who have gone on to do great things, but three students in particular this year have truly proven if […]
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To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters reopens to harvest Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-7, and will continue to be open for Saturdays and Sundays in September and October, with the last day of harvest being Sunday, Nov. 1. At its April 16 meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Work continues to progress on the swing bridge, but drivers crossing the bridge and boaters attempting to pass under the bridge will be experiencing some temporary issues.According to the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, traffic will continue with on-and-off lane closures while the new bridge is being built. These delays are to accommodate […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Sometimes, everything in the universe works out just right. Boca Grande firefighters experienced a similar feeling last Thursday, Aug. 20, when they were called out for a water rescue that came together like clockwork … literally just hours after finishing drills for the exact same situation. Firefighter Jeff Knowles was working at […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Sad news came by the way of Thonotosassa this week, as we found out that a popular angler in our waters was gunned down by his own brother. Scott Tomlinson, 51, was shot and killed by his brother, Todd Tomlinson, of Plant City, according to Hillsborough County law enforcement. They believe it […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Island School teacher Nicole Tillotson is just settling into her new classroom this week. She is sharing the duties of teaching third, fourth and fifth graders with last week’s profile subject, J.T. Tremaine, and it appears she is a beautiful fit with our community, our school and our children. Nicole grew up […]
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R. Abel Garraghan of Burgevin St., Kingston died unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2015 at his West Hyannisport, MA residence. He was 72. He was born in Kingston, a son of the late former city Mayor Raymond W. Garraghan and his wife Ruth Abernethy Garraghan. He graduated from Kingston High School, attended Manhattan College and […]