Tag: Gasparilla Island

Former Fusion chef now offering private cooking lessons

July 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you think blackened redfish with a couscous cake topped with caramelized basil might be an interesting dish to try, you’ll want to meet Chef Tim Spain. Known in the area as the...

What to do if you suspect red tide toxicity in a sea turtle you find

July 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The best thing to do if you find hatchlings that appear to be in dire jeopardy from red tide is to call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hotline ((888) 404-FWCC)...

Profile Tracy Roahrig

July 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve enjoyed lunch or an ice cream at The Loose Caboose recently, you’re sure to recognize the smiling face of Tracy Roahrig. Tracy has been working in the food and beverage...

Thank you from the Grapevine manager

To the Editor: We already miss all our wonderful customers. The Grapevine Gourmet and Gift closed its doors for the final time on June 30 at 5 p.m. With many tears, the Grapevine Girls raised a...

Less lights, less steak might make the Difference

To the Editor: When I saw other people write articles on global warming I was super-excited, because I now know that there are other people trying to stop global warming. Guys, you keep polluting...

Coming soon to the BGCC: one new sunshade

July 20, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Work has begun on the new outdoor stage at the Boca Grande Community Center, and the project, which will include a sunshade, will optimistically be done by the end of October....

Attention voters: Don’t forget to request your ballot!

July 20, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The countdown is on for the August primary election, and this is a reminder for Lee County and Charlotte County voters who are up north for the summer: Remember to request your...

New reef to be built in honor of Pace Taylor

July 20, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Pace Ervin Taylor was a 19-year-old, fun-loving, free spirited kid who enjoyed everything about life, and he especially loved fishing in Boca Grande. He would come here every summer...

Trash containers full and it’s only Monday? There’s a fix for that

July 20, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Nothing spoils your happy vacation mood like arriving at a beautiful beach house with an overstuffed trash receptacle at the end of the driveway. If you are a regular renter on the...

More hatchlings arrive, two juvenile strandings released

July 20, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Sea turtle nests are continuing to hatch at a fast rate on the island, and more than 80 new nests have been recorded this week. As of July 13, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association...