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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GCCF still accepting applications for first- ever virtual Gulf Coast Board Institute

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: Gulf Coast Community Foundation is still accepting applications for the first-ever entirely virtual Gulf Coast Board Institute. The deadline to apply for this high-level nonprofit governance training series is Sunday, August 23. The online application is available at GulfCoastCF.org. Board members selected for the Board Institute will participate in four half-day training experiences […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Has an adopted pet changed your life?

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

To the Editor: The Petco Foundation, together with BOBS from Skechers, want to know all the ways, big and small, that your adopted pet has changed your life for the better. Winning stories will receive up to a $100,000 Holiday Wishes grant award for their adoption organization PLUS winning adopters will receive a Petco shopping spree […]

Mote Marine documents another first for corals in Florida

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

Colonies of coral have spawned in breakthrough restoration STAFF REPORT- For the first time in Florida or Caribbean waters, restored massive corals were observed spawning – part of sexual reproduction that could result in the next generation of coral offspring – thanks to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s innovative efforts to restore Florida’s Coral Reef.

Bzzz… zzz… Mosquito Control is hard at work to reduce that annoying buzz

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Lee County Mosquito Control District has worked around the clock to collect accurate data on the local mosquito population. Mosquito spraying, however, is not on a fixed schedule, but is determined by their consecutive calculations.  Eric Jackson from the District has provided a look at their progress in tracking down mosquito larvae […]

Historic Preservation Board hears, approves four new island home projects

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met on Wednesday, Aug. 12 to discuss four certificates of appropriateness for homes on the island, and were done in record time – about 15 minutes – after approving all four. The first, the Toole residence at 751 Palm Ave. – a non-contributing residence – was to replace […]

Obituary: Charles Tucker

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.

Charles L. Tucker, 94, of Tekonsha, Mich.passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Drew’s Place of Coldwater. A graveside service was held Tuesday, August 11, at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard, Mich.  Charles was born December 16, 1925 in Coldwater, Mich. to Floyd & Marie (Campbell) Tucker. He served in the US Navy and was a […]

Obituary: Bill Hinman

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.

William “Bill” Taylor Hinman of Muse, Fla., passed away July 11, 2020, while in Hope Hospice in Fort Myers. Bill was born in Coral Gables, Florida, grew up in Fort Myers and graduated from Fort Myers High School. Bill’s first visit to Boca Grande was as a young Lee County deputy in 1973. Bill’s passion […]

Obituary: Henry Henneberger

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.

Henry C. Henneberger, 88, died on Saturday, July 8, 2020 in Riverview, Fla.  Born on Oct. 15, 1931 and educated in Germany, he Immigrated to the US in 1957 together with his wife and infant son. He spent 10 years in the NYC area. 

PROFILE: Lily Taylor

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Profiles.

Hooked on island life… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At the age of 22, Lily Taylor has already landed a position as the executive director of the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. This full-time Florida girl is eager to bring the community together over something we all have in common – our love for Gasparilla Island.