Remembering entertainer

A concert Dec. 20 at Bunny & Pirates Bazaar in Cortez was held in remembrance of Kyle Shell, who died of heart failure Dec. 3 at his home in Bradenton Beach. The event was a fundraiser for Kayla Sage Shell, 17, daughter of the musician. The concert was hosted by singer June Eysel of the band Blues to Blackstreet. Another celebration of life for Shell to benefit his daughter's college fund was held Dec. 28 at the Drift In on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Mike Tokars