Tag: Boca Grande

PROFILE: Phelisha Doggett

September 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – Phelisha Doggett, a dispatcher at Grande Aire Services for the past five years, caught the first fish at the 2018 Ladies Mix, Match or Draw Tarpon Tournament held in July in...

Edic, Holsinger families thank everyone who came out to celebrate Dylan

To the Editor: On behalf of the Edic and Holsinger families, I would like to thank everyone who helped on Sunday at the celebration of life for Dylan Edic. Your hard work and caring attitudes are...

OBITUARY: George De Genaro

August 31, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

George De Genaro died on August 8, 2018 at home at Bay Plaza in downtown Sarasota. He was 93. His illness was short with wonderful caregivers. George, born in New Haven, Conn., was the sixth child...

Turtle nest numbers up compared to this time last year

August 31, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Despite the red tide situation, sea turtle nest numbers are continuing to grow, hatchlings are making their way to the sea, and nest counts are up from this time last year. As...

Mote scientists in Boca Grande to determine snook health

August 31, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Mote marine scientists were at 7th Street beach in Boca Grande on Wednesday morning to lead an assessment project on the local snook spawning stock, a vital effort needed to...

ISLAND LEO BEAT: Missing dock box prompts investigation

August 31, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The theft of a dock box at a yacht on Bayou Avenue was the subject of an investigation on Tuesday, Aug. 28. According to reports issued by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the...

Snook, redfish to be catch-and-release only until FWC re-evaluates

August 31, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has temporarily made snook and redfish catch-and-release only from the northernmost point of Anna Maria Island in...

The fates brought Harley home … the luckiest weiner dog in the world

August 31, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Gulf was calm on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 25 when Shane Hale set sail from Marina Jack’s in Sarasota in his 30-foot sailboat, with his first mate Harley, the...

A beautiful life lost: Saying goodbye to Dylan Edic

August 31, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The loss of Dylan Edic’s laughter is palpable this week on the island, after he was taken from us in a car accident that occurred on Monday, Aug. 27 in Rotonda. Florida...

Profile Rick Argo

August 30, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Gasparilla Island State Park Administration has a new leader, and he has plenty of experience to help him adjust to his new role. Rick Argo served in the United States Navy for 20...