EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION BBQ
Photos by UseppaGin
Thanks to all the people who take care of us here on Useppa. The Captains on the dock, the ladies in Housekeeping, the staff at the Collier Inn, the Service Department, and the men and women in the Front Office…without you, the Island couldn’t function.
You are the best!!!!!
And thanks to Paul Webb Martin, Miss Rosie, and Miss Brenda for the great party.
A Spring Sunset Cruise: It Doesn’t Get Any Better
Photos by UseppaGin
The ticket to board the Lady Chadwick was a silver platter of hors d’oeuvres. Tropical music, sunset colors, cocktails, and a leisurely boat ride just off Useppa.
Thanks to Paul McCarthy and Captiva Cruises for donating the cruise. Thanks to the Useppa Museum 2015 Fund Raiser. And…thanks to Carter and Mary Bacon who made us all welcome.
Schlepping: People, Luggage and Groceries
Photos by UseppaGin
April, that time of year when good-byes, suitcases, and groceries fill the Island launches with passengers. Arms are either lugging or hugging. Good-byes are said at Useppa’s Marina. Suitcases carried on are carted off on the mainland. Bags loaded at Bocilla are unloaded on Useppa. Captains Ken, Dane, Tony, and Jeff keep the boats on schedule. Travis and Tom are the Useppa/Bocilla links to the rest of the world.
Island Faces of Spring
Photos by UseppaGin
Spring on Useppa… blooming Yellow Tabebuia trees, Golf Croquet, Spring Break grandchildren, boating, overnights in the Marina, Gator Bob, a busy staff, family reunions, and visits to the Grotto….
Island Easter Sunrise Service
Pictures by UseppaGin
A Benediction
Life is short.
And we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who make this pilgrimage with us.
So, be swift to love.
Make haste to do kindness,
Shower hospitality on friend and stranger,
Walk in justice,
That you may follow the path of mercy and love,
And the blessing of God
Kids and Fishing on Useppa
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The fish were biting and the kids were catching.
Another successful catch and release Kids Izaak Walton Fishing Tournament on Useppa.
UIF&R Fundraiser
Useppa Island Fire Department had a very successful fundraiser Saturday night, March 19th, 2016. We enjoyed a silent auction, T-shirt sales, and stuffed the boxes for raffle prizes! UIFD will be able to fund the needed Golf Cart Ambulance and the exam and treatment room that were the goals of this fundraiser. Special thanks to all those who helped make this a great event…. Guests, silent auction donors, raffle sponsors and all of our fire department guests. Stay tuned for 2017 fundraiser details!
