BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An otherwise sleepy September in Boca Grande has been stirred up with the news that segments of the residential downtown historic d...
Part Deux of the ‘rona testing saga for two confused families
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wish I would report in this week and tell you that our questions have been answered about our situation with the COVID-19 testing...
Looking for their guardian angel, Punta Gorda family seeks man named Freddie who saved their lives after jets tipped
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A Punta Gorda family is counting their blessings this week, and seeking their guardian angel after a nearly-disastrous incident at ...
So many questions, so much frustration about the ‘rona- especially when it comes to our kids
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wanted to take this opportunity to let you in on some things we are working on for next week, and they’re pretty important things...
Boca Grande primary results are in
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- final and complete voting count has been announced by the Lee County Board of Elections from the primary election held on August 1...
Code enforcement receives 15 turtle lighting complaints
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Calls and notifications to Lee County Code Enforcement are still coming in from Gasparilla Island, but this time they’re all about ...
Feisty blacktip takes a chunk out of Iowa man’s arm in local waters
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An Iowa man will have an interesting story to tell after his trip to Boca Grande left him minus a bit of flesh, but alive and well....
A Tribute to Dee: Family suggests to name room at Community Center after beloved lady
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Legends never die, and our island has had our share of great ones. There are some names that stick out more than others, though, an...
Clinic ‘Pledge’ drive picking up speed with businesses and residents
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Keeping Boca Grande safe is the number one goal of the Boca Grande Health Clinic, and their newest initiative, “the Boca Grande Ple...
Charlotte, Lee County schools start date set back to August 31
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Just as school preparations were beginning for students and parents, several area school districts have decided to push the start d...