Author: Sheila Evans

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: At Anchor Inn, Joyce King

November 21, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

The grand veranda at Boca Grande’s Anchor Inn is an inviting stop for many visitors to the community, even if they never go inside or stay a night at the inn. Visitors to the town often pause to sit...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: At Mimi’s, South Beach and at her food truck — Jeri Lynn Perrin

November 14, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Just accept it – resistance is futile. Jeri Lynn Perrin and the treats from her friendship-promoting food truck are going to capture you. They’ll feed your soul as well as your body. You might as well...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New citizen front and center at The Inn, Dencina ‘Dee’ Barracks

November 7, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

There’s a new pep in the step of Dencina Barracks, front office manager for The Gasparilla Inn and Club. Dencina, or “Dee,” is a brand-new American citizen. Her citizenship became official at a ceremony...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Interim pastor at First Baptist Church, Ken Lindow

October 31, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Sitting in his rocking chair and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren will have to wait. Dr. Ken Lindow Sr. is now the interim pastor of the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande. He...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New choirmaster, music minister at St. Andrew’s, Glen Olsen

October 25, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has a new Minister of Music, Dr. Glen Olsen. The audience was small but appreciative when Dr. Glen Olsen made his first visit to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. It was...

Methodist, Episcopal churches fare well

With all the destruction from the two recent hurricanes, at least two of the churches on the island are feeling blessed. There was minimal damage at both Lighthouse United Methodist Church and St....

Losses significant at Catholic Church and Preschool

October 18, 2024
Sheila Evans
Featured News, News

The Rev. Anthony Hewitt, priest of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, has begun daily Mass at the parish’s Life Center, and for the time being will have one Mass on Sundays there, as well. The main...

Ballot: Homestead exemption, public finance

October 3, 2024
Sheila Evans
Featured News, News

Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, will not only be a Presidential election, but it will have a large number of state, federal and local candidates on the ballot, including a Florida Senatorial election....

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British Army child, to art history & J.McLaughlin, Caroline Farrington

September 26, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles, Society

Once someone meets Caroline Farrington, they are unlikely to forget her. She has the smile, the flair, the looks and, yes, the accent, that make her virtually unforgettable. She comes by all these...

On the ballot: Abortion and marijuana amendments explained

September 26, 2024
Sheila Evans
Featured News, News

Two of the most discussed amendments to the Florida Constitution this November include a ballot initiative on marijuana, Amendment 3, and a ballot initiative on abortion, Amendment 4. This is the...