Author: Useppa

A Piano, Flutes from Around the World, New York Cabaret Sounds & Four Musicians: Music on Useppa

Photographs by UseppaGin

Sometimes life on Useppa is magical. A Russian young man visiting his family played classical music in the Collier Tarpon Bar. A gentleman staying on his yacht in the Marina sat down at the same piano keyboard, and it felt like the Carlyle in Manhattan. A woman and her flutes from around the world transported us to foreign lands. An Islander with a low sultry voice sang “Summertime” and the spirits of George Gershwin Ella Fitzgerald were at her side.

Thanks to George Fomitchev, Cathy Eagle, and Gregg Lovine at The Tarpon.

Thanks to flautist Kat Epple, the Useppa Museum, and our hosts Vic & Suzy Trino

 

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

Photos by UseppaGin

The fish were biting and the kids were catching.

Another successful catch and release Kids Izaak Walton Fishing Tournament on Useppa.