Tag: Boca Grande

Profile Sgt. Cecil Fitch

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN There’s a new sergeant in town, and he brings a vast amount of experience with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. After 13 years with the organization, Sgt. Cecil Fitch started his...

Obituary Nancy Gaffney

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Nancy (Buddy) Gaffney, 76, beloved wife of David M. Gaffney, died on Sunday, September 2, 2018 surrounded by her family and some dear friends. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., she was the daughter of...

Obituary Joan Carol Van Zoeren

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Joan Carol Van Zoeren (Hurley), age 86, of Kalamazoo died September 6, 2018. Joan was born December 15, 1931 in Huron, South Dakota to Harland and Edith (Schumann) Hurley and was raised in...

Obituary Kevin Hughes

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Kevin Hughes of Yarmouth, Maine and Boca Grande Florida passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 at his home in Boca Grande. He was 84. Kevin attended Cheverus High School and Bowdoin College,...

CCA Florida and FWC partners to support Southwest Coast snook population following red tide event

The Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) is partnering with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Mote Marine Laboratory to address the loss to the snook...

Shell artist aspires to publish children’s book

September 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Paulee Bowin met Boca Grande shell enthusiast George Melissas five years ago, while the two were in an art studio in Clearwater Beach. Bowin has been creating shell art for...

OBITUARY: Maxine Pearl Futch Bowie

September 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Maxine Pearl Futch Bowie, 90, of Rotonda West, went to her heavenly home on September 3rd, 2018. She was born on July 27, 1928 to Ray “Sug” Futch and Pearl Lowe Futch on Gasparilla Island. She was...

Turtle nest numbers up compared to this time last year

September 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Green sea turtle nesting is happening later into the season than usual, but Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers are hopeful there are still a few more new nests...

Venice couple loved South Beach experience

To the Editor: On August 9, 2018 we visited the State Park adjacent to the South Beach Bar & Grille Restaurant to see the condition of the water and beach for a future visit on Sunday with...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte Harbor Estuary Program to propose cyanobacteria rapid response program

To the Editor: The problems with excess nutrients discharged into water and the resulting toxic algae blooms continue to plague Southwest Florida. In an effort to evaluate potential remediation...