Month: March 2024

Useppa Fire and Rescue Record Breaking Fundraiser Part II – Thoughts and Pictures by UseppaGin – Thank You to Chief Marc Mascarelli and the Useppa Fire Department. Thank you to President Annie Hyder and the Fire Board for the great party. The fund-raising auction was amazing. Art works, photographs, handmade gifts, vacation destinations, and so much more were bid on in friendly high-spirited competition. At the end of the evening, attendees added to the already generous amount of money raised by pledging even more financial support for the people who take care of the people and homes on Useppa. In any emergency, the Useppa Fire Department is ready to help.

Useppa Fire and Rescue Record Breaking Fund Raiser 2024 Part I – Thoughts by Useppa Fire and Rescue Chief Marc Mascarelli, Pictures by UseppaGin – Thank you all to the residents and guests who attended our 2024 Fire Department Fundraiser. It was a huge success. Over $200,000 was raised. The funds will support our new ALS vehicle and station remodel/expansion. The Fire Board, Administration, and Staff are greatly thankful of the generosity, support, and appreciation we receive daily serving our residents and visitors here on Useppa Island

St. Patrick’s Day Useppa Style – Thoughts and Pictures by UseppaGin – In decorated golf carts, families and friends parade up and down the beach. Applause and laughter from onlookers, delicious food, and kegs of beer for all. Bless us and save us. Saint Patrick’s Day on Useppa is a tradition on Useppa everyone loves. Thank you to those who make it happen. Congratulations to all!!!!

Cotton Club Magic – Pictures and Thoughts by UseppaGin – The Cotton Club on Useppa… a night of dancing, a shrimp boil, laughter, and fellowship under the stars. Thank you to our hosts for the beautiful waterside venue below an ancient Calusa Indian mound. Thank you to Deb and the Dynamics for the great music. We are already looking forward to next year!

UYC Stocker Club Races, Museum Fashion Show & More – Thoughts and Pictures by UseppaGin – Races on a Saturday morning, a Fashion Show at the Barbara Sumwalt Museum, friends and family together again on Useppa… life on the island is a gift never to be taken for granted.