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Wildlife volunteers needed more than ever, as one faithful island volunteer is retiring

May 9, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY T MICHELE WALKER – After 16 years of service to the Boca Grande and southwest Florida community, Blanche Vedette is turning in her animal rescue badge. From 2005, Blanche, co-owner of the Loose...

Ernest the balancing bear is back at The Loose Caboose … and oh, what a tale he has to tell

October 18, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY BLANCHE VEDETTE Many people who have lived on island or visited long enough will remember Ernest the Unicycling Bear who used to peddle furiously across the dining room at The Loose Caboose. Several...

Injured dog taken in by island rescue is looking for help and a home

■ STAFF REPORT A local rescuer is looking for help with a new dog who has had a very rough time. Blanche Vedette, co-owner of The Loose Caboose and founder of the nonprofit rescue effort Tank’s Legacy,...

Venice Wildlife Center moving to new, bigger location

September 29, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN When wild animals or birds are injured around Gasparilla Island, they will more than likely end up at The Wildlife Center of Venice, Inc., where several local volunteers such as Loose...

Weather brings flooding to island … but also brings out best in locals donating to Harvey effort in Texas

September 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
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Help support Tank’s Legacy, and let’s find Frankie a new home

May 13, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Saving the lives of unwanted animals is a costly and daunting task, but one tireless island restaurant owner refuses to give up hope. Blanche Vedette is the founder of Tank’s Legacy...

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