Tag: Coast Guard

Two bodies found in search for family of four and their sailboat

June 24, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As of press time on Thursday, June 23 two bodies have been recovered in the search for a family of four missing in nearby waters, and it’s possible the sailboat has been located...

Coast Guard rescues two St. Pete fishermen after boat sinks northwest of Boca Grande

March 11, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Coast Guard rescued two St. Petersburg fishermen after their 37-foot boat sank 52 miles northwest of Boca Grande, Florida, early Monday. At 2:27 a.m., watch standers from Coast Guard...

Coast Guard inspection at the Range Light

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Coast Guard held a routine inspection at the Range Light on Wednesday morning. This is one of the final inspections before the turnover, meaning that the Barrier Island Park Society will receive...