Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor: I might be mistaken, but I have recently noticed, crossing the second bridge heading toward Boca, and looking to my left next to where numerous “redneck yacht club” outings have been held, the sand has filled in across the channel in front of the trestle. Perhaps this has been like this and […]
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By Marcy Shortuse A community hearing date has been set to discuss a matter very vital to the Boca Grande community: The purchase of the FPL land at the southern tip of the island, possibly for $20 million. In an inquiry to FPL’s representatives on Thursday it was determined that the land is under contract, […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History, News.
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It isn’t hard to surmise that a place as old as Gasparilla Island has a few tales to tell – and not all of them are paradise-perfect. While we are now known as an elite island getaway location, just a few decades ago there was a more diverse population. From times […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Capt. Lewis “Buster” Herzog, a true Boca Grande character of the greatest magnitude, has left this earth to fish another realm. If you knew him you only have to close your eyes to picture him – skinny, salty, sassy and barefoot – fishing the bottom for grouper up in heaven while […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Obituaries.
A visitation for Carolann Marie George (Buquet) has been set for the date of Friday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kellogg Cancer Center, 757 Park Ave. W. Highland […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Please join the Mangrove Chapter of FNPS for a presentation on “Various Species of Goldenrod.” Guest speakers will be Al Squires and Denny Girard. Known locally as “The Denny and Al Show,” they lead many educational and entertaining natively field trips all year long. During this presentation you will learn about the […]
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The Orange Blossom Express will be pulling into Boca Grande once again – bringing with it some of the most recognizable figures from the island’s past to a Lunch with the Legends, sponsored by the Boca Grande Historical Society. The event will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3 at The […]
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Sharon Lee Mehler, 66, died peacefully in her home on September 1, 2015. For more than 20 years Sherri was a flight attendant for American Airlines. She was most passionate about gardening, cooking and entertaining. In addition, she was an avid tennis player, needlepointer, Bridge player and enjoyed going to the movies as well […]
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To the Editor: The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office will offer community education seminars this fall, focusing on property taxes, driver licenses, vehicle registration and concealed weapons services. Join Tax Collector, Larry Hart, and hear from agency experts who will offer information and answer questions. Six sessions will be offered at library locations across Lee […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND ADAM MARTON When Boca Grande resident Rees Poag heard about a tarpon tagging expedition to Belize, he really didn’t hesitate to jump on board. The fly fisherman has been a silver king addict since the early 1990s, and his concerns about boating and jigging pressure on the tarpon in our Pass […]