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See Boca Grande homes from the inside out, sign up for home tour

The Boca Grande Art Center was bustling with activity as executive director Tonya Doherty carefully reviewed the updated br…

Young Life program for teens, pre-teens looking for kids

BY SARAH SUWAK, YOUNG LIFE STAFF ASSOCIATE Young Life is a nonprofit organization that steps into the lives of teenagers…

Strawberry Festival 2022 to feature 10 artisan tents, beloved traditions

The United Methodist Women’s annual Strawberry Festival is back – bigger and better – as it welcomes a group of off-island…

Kate Leigh mother and daughter resort wear … fashions not just for fun, but for breast cancer research as well

From a young age, Leigh Gale’s mother, Katherine, taught her tha…

Celebration of life for Ann Barry-Fitzgerald

The celebration of life service for Ann Barry-Fitzgerald will be hel…

PROFILE: Sharon Yonker

Boca Blooms was as busy as a Starbucks in midtown Manhattan. Ladies meticulously selected their orchids as Sharon Yonker st…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Keeping Southwest Florida ‘bag free’

To the Editor: Recycling facilities are not able to process recyclables when they are in plastic bags. Plastic bags can…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande Preschool – Putting children first

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Preschool is a little jewel on our island where caring adults compassionately embrace the Is…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Penny’s mom thanks everyone for the love

To the Editor: I wish to thank the community for the outpouring of love and compassion after the passing of my dear Pen…
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ECOWATCH: Activist leads fight against climate in crisis

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that e…