Tag: Gasparilla Island

Help sought for ‘Man of the Boca Bande’

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Mike Wheddle plays rhythm guitar and is the lead vocalist for the Boca Bande, a group that’s been performing at restaurants and New Year’s Eve bashes on the island for more than 20...

31st Annual Swayze Studio Open House & Art Lovers Appreciation Day

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Carroll Swayze’s 31st annual Studio Party & Art Lovers Appreciation Day is Saturday, December 15, from 2-10 p.m. at the Carroll Swayze Studio, 2373 Donovan Rd. in the north end...

Historical Society takes boat trip to study the Calusa tribe

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It was a very chilly morning for a boat ride, but 49 people stepped aboard the Santiva on the morning of November 29, to embark on a trip along the Calusa Blueway, The Boca Grande...

Profile: Brent Cross

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Ten years ago, Brent Cross accepted a position at the front desk at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. After learning new roles and holding various other positions at the establishment...

Obituary: Harry Banks French

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Harry Banks French of Gladwyne, Pa. passed away peacefully on December 7, 2018 in Bryn Mawr Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia on February 16, 1926, Harry was the son of the late James...

Tour of Homes to be held January 31

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society will once again present their Tour of Homes and Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Luncheon will be at The Gasparilla Inn...

Captains for Clean Water to host benefit in January … and you’re invited to join in the fun

To the Editor: Join us on January 6, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a benefit for Captains for Clean Water. There will be speakers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction, live music by...

Many thanks for giving legendary portrait a facelift

To the Editor: Kudos and THANKS! to Susan Bowers for having the picture of Louise du Pont Crowninshield restored and reframed. She looks wonderful hanging in her traditional spot, over the...

Saying ‘goodbye’ to an old friend: The obituary of Tim Seibert

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The following was written by Lynne Seibert, the wife of Tim Seibert, who recently passed away. Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, 91, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2018 at his...

‘Rescue Me’: A night of fun for the Suncoast capital campaign

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY ROYAL PALM PLAYERS Last night, the Crowninshield was filled with the sounds of music, laughter and fun as 30 of Boca Grande’s favorite performers dedicated their talents to helping the...