Tag: Marcy Shortuse

The real story of Sam Samsonov and the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority comes to light

July 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Sam Samsonov and his wife of 53 years, Margaret, sat by the pool at their Grove City home on Monday afternoon, July 20 in good spirits. They sat with a folder full of...

Jill Marie ladies take Howl

June 19, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – There was excitement out in the Pass on Saturday night almost as soon as lines hit the water at 8 p.m. for the 2015 Ladies Howl at the Moon Invitational Tarpon Tournament,...

Editorial: Shark fishing, Gilchrist fibbing, fat-bottomed trucks

May 15, 2015
Boca Beacon
Editorial

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – As the tourist season cools down and tarpon season heats up, an outsider would think that things would be pretty quiet around here. It sounds logical, but wait. Look, there...

Mote boat ‘Thunders’ into Boca Grande

May 1, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

Dr. Michael Crosby from Mote Marine and boatbuilder George Luzier of Sarasota at the reception for the new Mote Marine research boat, which will make its home in island waters. The reception was held...

A treasured man, a heartbroken island …friends gather to honor Mark Shevitski

April 17, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND KELLI BECTON – Many tears have been shed this week over the passing of a true Boca Grande friend, Mark Shevitski. His death was reported early Monday morning and while not...