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Profile: Richard Gordon

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Profiles.

■ BY SUE ERWIN Chef Richard Gordon has been cooking up delectable dishes at Fusion for the past two years, and that’s a result of decades of experience dating back to when he was a teenager. “My first job was as a dishwasher when I was 15,” he said. “And since then, I’ve done just about […]

Support the inclusion of habitat in fisheries management

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, Letters to the Editor, News, Opinion.

■ SUBMITTED BY BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST Whether you fish for bonefish, tarpon, permit or any other species, it is important to understand the vital role of habitat in our fisheries. The current marine fisheries management model uses regulations such as size limits and seasonal closures to manage harvest. That’s not enough. The amount of […]

Little Spook – Big Winner

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY SUE ERWIN This year’s Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament was an extra-special one, with 41 boats releasing 33 tarpon and $22,960 in prize money given to three winning teams. The artwork to commemorate Ladies Day was very special as well. Created by artist Brendan Coudal, the rendering portrays […]

Boca Grande Fire Department to hold pet CPR class

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ STAFF REPORT Pet owners take heed – a very valuable opportunity is being given to you by the Boca Grande Fire Department. On Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to noon, a dog-and-cat CPR class will be held at the station, 360 E. Railroad Ave. The class is free. The instructor will be Silvia […]

Visit the waters of Lemon Bay via a guided kayak trip with trained naturalists this month

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, Letters to the Editor, News, Opinion.

To the Editor: Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) will be conducting free kayak excursions leaving from Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Rd., Englewood from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, Friday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 29. Additional dates may be found at CHECflorida.org. After an introductory program on safety and […]

Historic Preservation Board debates 11th Street project, E. Railroad home

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Lee County Planning approached the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 8 with three projects on the agenda, but one stood out as a point of contention and spurred conversation that lasted well over an hour. Coincidentally, it was also one of the first home […]

Scarpa’s Coastal soft opening has come, and the reaction is positive

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The fish tank is still there. The general look is the same, and the phone number is, too. The sign came down last week for PJ’s Seagrille, Scarpa’s Coastal sign went up, and a new dining opportunity has come to fruition. If you called Scarpa’s Coastal Restaurant on Wednesday afternoon, the […]

Play golf and support the Lemon Bay Manta Rays at the same time

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■ STAFF REPORT The annual Lemon Bay Touchdown Club Golf Tournament is planned for Saturday, May 18 at the Rotonda Golf & Country Club Hills course. This tournament will be a four-person scramble. The shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m., and the cost is $75 per player. To register, contact Holly Haynes at (941) […]