Author: Sheila Evans

Warm Mineral Springs development moving forward

September 21, 2023
Sheila Evans
Featured News

Warm Mineral Springs restoration and development is moving forward. After much public input and North Port City staff work, the City Commission has approved a plan to develop the park surrounding the...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Richard Malcolm

September 21, 2023
Sheila Evans
Featured News, Profiles

There is a personality “type” the psychology professionals call “The Caregiver” or “The Consul.” People of this sort tend to be outgoing, loyal, organized, and tender-hearted. They gain energy from...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Marc Vee

September 14, 2023
Sheila Evans
Featured News, Profiles

Marc Vee discovered his love of music when he was not much more than 7 years old. His mix of classical, rock, jazz and a few other styles of guitar music can be heard at least weekly at the Key Lime...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Mike Teston

September 7, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

When you see him at Scarpa’s ask him, What’s up, doc? Get ready for fancy and fun drinks coming this season. There is a new bar manager at Scarpa’s Coastal, and he is all about mixing things up. Mike...

GASPARILLA ISLAND SEA TURTLE NEWS

September 7, 2023
Sheila Evans
News, Sports & Outdoors

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FEMA village by Home Depot in Englewood populated until 2024

August 31, 2023
Sheila Evans
News

A new housing development has sprung up near SR 776 and Gulfstream Blvd., just west of the Home Depot. It is a temporary solution to continued housing problems for people in the area, due to Hurricane...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: John Gaffney

August 31, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

John Gaffney has never had a job he didn’t love. The one he has now is no exception. John collects tolls at the Boca Grande Swing Bridge. “Being a police officer will always be my favorite job,”...

Rotary Club youth campground renovated after Ian

August 24, 2023
Sheila Evans
Community

There is a hidden gem in Sarasota County that is shining a bit brighter this week. This gem is the Rotary Club of Englewood’s Youth Foundation Campground, on S. Moon Drive in Venice. The campground...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Firefighter Daniel Martinez

August 24, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Daniel Martinez has found himself a home at the Boca Grande Fire Department. He’s only been here since June, but he envisions himself retiring from this department one day. Since he is 24, that means...

PROFILE: Terry Hoffman, new Island School art teacher

August 17, 2023
Sheila Evans
Education, Profiles

The Island School has not only found an art teacher with pizazz, they found one with a sense of humor and a sense of purpose. The new art teacher is Terry Hoffman, and she loves bringing out the artistic...