Tag: Marcy Shortuse

On the front lines of the COVID-19 battle: A leader in infectious disease research discloses what he has learned about the Moderna vaccine

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- For Dr. Richard Novak, a “vacation” in the time of COVID-19 is a bit of an oxymoron, yet he is giving it a try this week at one of his favorite places, Little Gasparilla Island. He...

FWC reports return of red tide

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has announced the presence of a red tide bloom just to the south of Boca Grande, and to the north. A patchy bloom of organism, also...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Even in 2020 there’s still so much to be thankful for

The year that never seemed to end is finally ending, and if you’re reading this, we are glad you’re still here with us. It was a year of loss for many – that can’t be belittled. Some lost loved ones,...

‘We need more time,’ BGHPB says to state in regards to National Register nomination

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A letter sent from Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane to Survey and Registration Supervisor for the state’s Bureau of Historic Preservation, Ruben A. Acosta, was read and discussed...

Lee County Commissioners to meet December 1 to make their decision on downtown nomination

November 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- On the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m., Lee County Commissioners will hear the findings of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board regarding the residential district nomination...

Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board vetoes approval of National Register of Historic Places nomination 4-2

November 14, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board voted 4-2 against supporting a nomination for a portion of the Boca Grande residential historic district to be placed on the National Register...

New State Rep. Adam Botana sits down with the Boca Beacon: Water quality is of the utmost importance

November 6, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Adam Botana didn’t necessarily ever have a focus on being a politician, and to this day claims he is not one. However, our water quality issues are one of the primary reasons he decided...

A salute to our Veterans, Boca Grande History Center announces new World War II archives

November 6, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- To say that Jim Blaha has been hard at work at the Boca Grande History Center is an understatement. While the Center has been closed due to COVID concerns, he has been diligently...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I don’t know about you, but I’m tired

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Welcome to the ninth year of 2020. I think everyone who lives in this country deserves a spa day, a bubble bath, a two-week fishing trip … whatever makes each of you the happiest....

New November 6 NHR web meeting announced with little notice: Another piece in the miscommunication puzzle

October 30, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Lee County has announced that a webinar meeting with the state regarding portions of the Boca Grande Historic District’s residential properties being nominated to the National Historic...