Tag: Olivia Cameron

Gasparilla generosity part IV: St. David’s Jubilee receives stellar support this holiday season

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Throughout this four-part series, the community has been called on to donate to local organizations to make the holiday season bright. This week, we’re featuring the tremendous support...

PROFILE: Leigh Chessher

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Boca Blooms has made room for an additional member to join their team. Although she found herself switching roles, she’s happy to get to know the town from inside a quaint shop. Having...

PROFILE: Peter Strong, engineer and Bridge Authority chairman

December 18, 2020
Staff Report
Profiles

He’s not afraid of a challenge…BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Engineer Peter Strong recently announced his retirement from the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority as chairman of the engineering...

Gasparilla generosity part II: Toys, shoes and checks for a good cause

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we circle back to the generous hearts of Boca Grande, we are reminded of the $20,000 donation by a gracious member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande and...

PROFILE: Michael McClure

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

Critically-acclaimed crab cakes and butter never hurt… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Chef Michael McClure is a local culinary creator with the taste buds for perfecting homemade mango salsa and making guests...

Gasparilla Generosity part I: Parsley-Baldwin offers to take food donations

December 4, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- There’s no better way to ring in the holiday season than with the gift of gratitude. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when the community comes together to support each other...

Keep those paws off the presents! Animal safety reminders for the holidays

December 4, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we celebrate the season’s greetings with decorations and delectable desserts, those of us who are proud parents of pups and felines should be careful not to disregard their safety...

PROFILE: John Salaway

December 4, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Raised on drumming lessons and good music… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- From The Beatles to Led Zeppelin, John Salaway has drawn inspiration from eras of creative music development and the revolution of...

PROFILE: Sharon Ponte

November 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

There were no rattlesnakes in Boston… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At every Grande Glee session over Zoom, Sharon Ponte and her 10-pound Maltipoo are there to chime in on a few notes. With each puppy howl...

PROFILE: Annette Adams

She has a knack for being a healer… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga has recruited a new massage therapist to join in on body and mind healing. Annette Adams shared what it’s like...