Tag: Gasparilla Island

Red tide still rolls along Boca Grande beaches

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT A bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida and extends from northern Pinellas to Lee counties along 125 miles of coastline. Aerial...

Turtle nest numbers up compared to 2017

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Green sea turtle nesting is happening later into the season than usual, but Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers are hopeful there are still a few more new nests before the...

BIPS looks for beach ambassadors for new season

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society is looking for beach ambassadors to help inspire stewardship and preserve our local beaches. This exciting volunteer program provides informational...

Profile Sgt. Cecil Fitch

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN There’s a new sergeant in town, and he brings a vast amount of experience with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. After 13 years with the organization, Sgt. Cecil Fitch started his...

Obituary Nancy Gaffney

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Nancy (Buddy) Gaffney, 76, beloved wife of David M. Gaffney, died on Sunday, September 2, 2018 surrounded by her family and some dear friends. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., she was the daughter of...

Obituary Joan Carol Van Zoeren

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Joan Carol Van Zoeren (Hurley), age 86, of Kalamazoo died September 6, 2018. Joan was born December 15, 1931 in Huron, South Dakota to Harland and Edith (Schumann) Hurley and was raised in...

Obituary Kevin Hughes

September 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Kevin Hughes of Yarmouth, Maine and Boca Grande Florida passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 at his home in Boca Grande. He was 84. Kevin attended Cheverus High School and Bowdoin College,...

CCA Florida and FWC partners to support Southwest Coast snook population following red tide event

The Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) is partnering with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Mote Marine Laboratory to address the loss to the snook...

Island business to open second location

September 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Steve and Jill Kaplan, owners of Kappy’s Market at the north end of the island, are opening a new store in town called “Kappy’s Downtown,” and some of its offerings may seem...

Shell artist aspires to publish children’s book

September 7, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Paulee Bowin met Boca Grande shell enthusiast George Melissas five years ago, while the two were in an art studio in Clearwater Beach. Bowin has been creating shell art for...