Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Entertainment.
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- When diving into the thoughts of local Spark Boca Grande founder and CEO Erica Ress Martin, there’s much planning to be done in spite of the all-encompassing pandemic. “I currently have a two-track system,” said Martin, referring to the two ways she would like to take the Island’s path of at-home entertainment. […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- For months, the sight of a barge has interrupted the endless ocean view from the south end of Boca Grande. Since February, a pile of equipment has been an unexplained puzzle to locals. Many island organizations were unsure of its sudden placement, but local fishermen have spent enough time on the water […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Over the next month voters will cast their ballots for the Republican nominee for State Senate. In order to make an informed decision, voters need to know what a candidate believes and whether that candidate can be an effective Senator for their community. As a candidate for the Florida State Senate who […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.
Mary Charlotte Herrington Whiteside, age 90, passed away suddenly on March 8, 2020 due to complications of the Covid-19 virus pandemic in Kirkland, Washington. Unfortunately, she was in a rehabilitation facility recovering from surgery, almost ready to be discharged, when symptoms of the virus came on, as one of the early cases, and was transferred […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Profiles.
For Donna, the destination is determined by the journey… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Combing the shoreline of Gasparilla Island, local Turtle Patroller Donna Larson dedicates six months each year to protecting our hatchlings. Born into a southern lifestyle, Donna hardly considers Troy, Michigan her hometown. During her early childhood, she learned to get her hands dirty […]
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A verdict has been reached in the case of Doug and Carolyn Comrie, residents at the juncture of 3rd Street and The Promenade, in the 20th Judicial Circuit Court representing Lee County. The final ruling is that the Comrie’s have won their right to “quiet title” to the property. Quiet title is a term that means […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY– The Community Center and the property around it have been an important gathering place for island people since it was built in 1929. Francis and Louise Crowninshield donated the property and helped raise the money to build a school for white children first grade through high school. […]
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Keeping the business afloat from behind the scenes… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The co-owner of Glass Bottom Rentals, where locals and visitors alike can voyage out past Boca Grande’s sandbar, might not be able to keep up with her husband and his love for adventure. However, Katie Koher isn’t lost at sea when it comes to […]
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STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Health Clinic has announced the appointment of Mark Driscoll as chief executive officer, succeeding Hilja Bilodeau, who has retired. Mr. Driscoll starts at the clinic on Monday, July 6.
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Boca Grande Fourth of July parade has been canceled due to specific concerns regarding COVID-19. Boca Grande Pride Parade 2020, scheduled for Sunday night, has also been canceled. Business owners on the island request that if you are still coming here this weekend, whether it’s to go to the beach or […]