Tag: Gasparilla Island

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...

Author Robin Lloyd to speak regarding ‘Harbor of Spies’

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Journalist and author Robin Lloyd will visit Boca Grande on Thursday, December 13 to give a presentation on his most recent book, “Harbor of Spies: A Novel of Historic Havana.” The...

Profile: Hal Coxon

December 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you want to get a good workout out of the way before 9 a.m. on Mondays, head over to Banyan Tree Pilates & Yoga and take Hal Coxon’s spinning class. He’s been a spin...

Remembering the days when people were kind in Boca Grande

To the Editor: Could someone inform the thieves of Boca Grande that public land is public land, and that claiming “their” beach is private needs to stop? The accesses are supposed to be 50 feet...

Mark your calendars for Swayze Studio Art Lovers’ Party

To the Editor: Mark your calendars for the 31st annual Studio Party/Art Lovers’ Appreciation Day/Once-a-Year Art Sale on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 10 p.m. at The Carroll Swayze Studio, 2373...

Suncoast Humane Society announces December events

To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society will hold their popular “Doggie Tales” reading adventures and “Dog About Town” in December on the following dates: December 7, 1 to 3 p.m., Dog About Town,...

Local Realtor, school and church join together at the holidays to help others

November 30, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Local Realtor Kevin Hyde isn’t sure anymore how many times he has stood in front of a devastated home, trying to help the homeowner find some hope in light of a disaster …...

Taste of Boca Grande tickets available now

November 30, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The 17th annual Taste of Boca Grande will be here before you know it, and tickets are on sale now. The date is easy to remember – Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. – because it...

Beach ramp at 5th Street to be complete sometime in early spring

November 30, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Visitors to the island who are curious about when the ADA handicap-accessible ramp will be available again will be happy to learn there is a current project in place to repair...