Tag: Gasparilla Island

Profile: Terry Marks

January 11, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Terry Marks spent an exciting, busy day on the island in December setting up a recent “friend raiser” for the Suncoast Humane Society. “Rescue Me” was a musical show produced by...

Services for Tim Seibert

January 11, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

A “Celebration of Life” for Tim Seibert will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. at the Joann Fust Community Library. Edward J. “Tim” Seibert passed away on December 2 in his home in Boca Grande...

November 2018 Charlotte County tourist development tax collections increased over November 2017

To the Editor: This week the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau announced that Charlotte County tourist development tax revenues collected during November 2018 totaled...

Boca Grande Chamber announces January mixer

To the Editor: Barnichol Hardware and Kappy’s Downtown co-host the January Chamber mixer on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kappy’s Downtown storefront. Come mix and mingle with fellow...

And now up for auction … Local real estate agent and auction house team up to get a north island house sold

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Looking for the deal of 2019 when it comes to real estate on the island? While you may need a little more than what is in your coin jar on the kitchen counter, you can still...

Smart Studio to hold protest show

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Mother Nature does not have a voice, so the owners of Smart Studio decided to host a protest art show, asking artists to create works from Mother Nature’s viewpoint. At least a...

Captains for Clean Water tickets sold out

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Captains for Clean Water will hold a benefit on Sunday, Jan. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be speakers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction, live music by Sounds of...

Coffee with a scientist, anyone?

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Grab your coffee mug and some biscotti and head down to the Mote Marine office in Boca Grande, 480 E. Railroad Ave., for some coffee with the always-lovable and ever-knowing Dr....

Author Fred Rich to speak at the Fust Library on January 8

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Retired lawyer and author Fred Rich will be speaking at the Johann Fust Community Library at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8. He is the author of two books: “Getting to Green” and...

Royal Palm Players presents ‘A View from the Bridge’ for Lit Forum’s January meeting

January 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Continuing a long-standing tradition, Royal Palm Players will present a reading of Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 10 and 11, at 5 p.m. in...