Tag: Gasparilla Island

School is in session this week at TIS

August 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Boca Grande’s Island School students were jubilant to return if the noise level was any indication on Wednesday, Aug. 10. This year 60 children reported for their first...

Obituary: Annie Ewing Knapp Boomer

August 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A lifelong collector, talented artist and feisty competitor, Annie Ewing Knapp Boomer passed away peacefully on July 24, 2016 at her home in Pointe Aux Barques, Mich. Her family helped her...

Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” Pringle Platt

August 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Roberta “Bobbie” Pringle Platt, 55, passed away at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, after a long battle with cancer.

Obituary: Kevin Michael Hall

Kevin M. Hall, 38, of Boca Grande and formerly of Brooksville, passed away August 1, 2016. He was a 1997 graduate of Hernando High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, who...

PROFILE: DR. LAUREN HANA

August 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – There’s a new doctor in the house at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. Lauren Hana, M.D., officially began seeing patients on July 11 at the Boca Grande locale and is now...

Gulf Coast Partnership sponsors ‘Bug Off’ campaign to combat Zika virus in homeless population

To the Editor: The Gulf Coast Partnership and community partners are promoting the collection of insect repellant for the prevention of the Zika virus. This is an important public safety drive,...

School is in session, remember to stop for buses

To the Editor: Florida school buses carry precious cargo – our children. Motorists should always be alert and drive with caution around school buses and in school zones where children may...

Many thanks for planning a great trip for island son

To the Editor: Mark and I wish to send out a heartfelt “Thank You” to: Dave Arner & Becky Paterson; Howard & Emily Wise; Archie & Debbie Hagar; Bob Melvin; Pierce & Betsy...

Fix’ Inn time

August 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Dozens of workers have been busy adding more beauty to The Gasparilla Inn & Club over the past several weeks. Jon Reecher, general manager at The Gasparilla Inn & Club, said...

BIPS asks for help with trespassers, donations

August 5, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) has asked for your help in protecting Gasparilla Island Lighthouse by watching out for trespassers on the...