Tag: Boca Grande Fire Department

Sinking boat leaves men in water at north end of island

September 23, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to several water calls in the last few days, including a sinking boat call just off the north end of the island. On Saturday, Sept. 17 right around noon...

Obituary: Lew Morgan

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Lewis William Morgan, Sr., 78 of Englewood passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at Tidewell Hospice in Englewood. He was born on September 18, 1937 in Guyton, Georgia.

The loss of a great man: Former Fire Chief Lew Morgan has passed away at age 78

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On a hot July day in 1989 a man named Lewis “Lew” Morgan was introduced to the Boca Grande Community. He stood next to Darrell Polk, a man who had held the job of fire...

Fire Department, EMS rescue fisherman from sharks, transport jet skiier from Range Light

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to two calls recently involving the water, including a man stranded among sharks and another who suffered a medical issue while jet skiing. A day of...

Storms are rolling across the water … are you ready?

August 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

With the first real storm threats of the season rolling across the ocean in our general direction, now is the time to make sure your emergency plan is in place. Make sure your hurricane hang tags...

Respect turtle nests this holiday weekend

July 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association would like to remind everyone to be cautious this Fourth of July weekend regarding the sea turtle nests and potential hatchlings on the...

Ripped away …

June 24, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The disappearance of a swimmer off Range Light Beach on Saturday has left many locals and regular visitors pondering whether “safe” beaches are really safe at all. Javier...

One body, debris field found 30 miles off Sanibel believed to be linked to missing boaters

June 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Coast Guard announced this evening they located a body near the debris field approximately 40 miles off the coast of Sanibel at approximately 4 p.m. The debris...

Missing swimmer not wearing a life jacket when he disappeared

June 21, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

One of Castro’s family members being taken away from Range Light Beach for evaluation after the incident. Photo by Nigel Spencer-Barnes BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The disappearance of a...

Rescue crews searching for missing boater

April 29, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ By Sue Erwin A 62-year-old man who launched a boat at El Jobean ramp in Port Charlotte Thursday apparently became separated from the vessel sometime on Thursday evening. The boat was recovered...