Tag: Olivia Cameron

PROFILE: Olivia Cameron

September 25, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

STAFF REPORT – Since the time she was taught how to write expository material and fiction, Olivia Cameron has been scraping characters together and creating stories for her family and friends...

Back-to-school time creates a role reversal with parents, children

September 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- While the first day of school is usually dreaded by kids, but welcomed with open arms by parents, thanks to an extended summer and a delayed start to fall classes the dread children...

Local business buys 800 pieces of clothing for charity organization

September 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On Thursday, Sept. 10, the St. David’s Jubilee Center ladies packed up a large donation of clothing at Fresh Produce – 800 pieces, to be exact – which came to them courtesy of Parsley-Baldwin...

The horse doorbell: Another piece of island history

September 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Just a week ago, master metalsmith Alex Klahm was back on Gasparilla Island with another restoration project, this time at a residence on First Street. Klahm is a trusted lighthouse...

Sugar flowers by Suzanne bring a beautiful touch to quarantine celebrations

September 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The year 2020 was something to look forward to, whether that was because it meant a sudden twist into an unknown future or the long-awaited invention of the hoverboard. Instead, we’ve...

PROFILE: Nick Gassman

September 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Some people come to Gasparilla Island for its renowned beaches, to reminisce on the Olde Florida feel or to sip on cocktails inspired by ocean puns. No matter where people are visiting...

Stages glow red with the hope to sway Congress

September 4, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Friends of Boca Grande Community Center joined the nationwide effort, “Red Alert,” to light the outdoor stage red and plead to Congress to make a change. As one...

PROFILE: Chas Madden

September 4, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Fishing on the fly… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Chas Madden has fond memories of spending a portion of his childhood on the island. Even before he can remember, Chas was brought from his home in Orlando...

Maintaining the iguana population within limitations, George Cera ‘the iguana guy’ continues to monitor invasive islanders

August 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- What’s with all the iguanas? It’s a phrase you’ve likely heard recently, or maybe even uttered yourself. It’s true, our island iguana population is prolific, and in the hottest months...

Friends of Boca Grande on ‘red alert,’ keeping things flexible with the program

August 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE- The Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, a statewide organization of over 60 performing arts venues, including Friends of Boca Grande Community Center...