Author: Sheila Evans

Future of the farmers market uncertain as venue is full of debris – county says they have no other options

December 9, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

Fruits and vegetables, essential oils and specialty mushrooms have been replaced with mulch, sawdust and construction debris at the end of Wheeler Road this month. And, as it looks right now, we won’t...

White Christmas comes to life at LBHS production

December 9, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

Even missing three weeks of school, the Lemon Bay High School Theatre Troupe is ready to entertain the public and welcome Christmas with its performances of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.”Tickets...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: At the age of 30, Chef Marchesano has more experience than many twice his age

December 9, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

When The Gasparilla Inn & Club opens on December 15, a new team of chefs will be on the scene. They have been in Boca Grande a couple of months, surviving Hurricane Ian and beginning their work...

Felled palms brought back to (another) life by LGI resident

December 2, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

Fallen palm trees are everywhere on Little Gasparilla Island. It seemed like such a waste to Don Schlandt, who lives on the island. Don is someone who tends to make lemonade when life gives him lemons....

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Baby Silas waited for the coast to be clear before making his way into this crazy world

December 2, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Silas Kai Swartzendruber went through Hurricane Ian in a unique way. He was inside his mother, Nikki Heimann. He was due to be born right around the time the hurricane hit, but for a while it appeared...

Do you remember Peddlin’ Patti? Local artist Dick Tolsdorf does

November 24, 2022
Sheila Evans
Community History, News

Boca Grande is known for its people, as well as its gorgeous beaches, beautiful seascapes and terrific fishing. Occasionally there are “community characters” who add to the interesting vibe of the...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Sarah Babcock

November 23, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

“You only need to look in the news to see concerns about influenza, food safety or red tide to realize how much our health and safety are tied to animals, plants and our shared environment.” Dr sarah...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: FATHER CHRIS GRAY

November 18, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Fairly early in his life as an Episcopal priest, Father Chris Gray discovered the key to good ministry. It sounds simple but does not come naturally to everyone, even those who have chosen the priestly...

Whidden’s non-conforming structures discussed at Historic Preservation Board meeting

November 10, 2022
Sheila Evans
Community History, News

Boca Grande’s Historic Preservation Board made a point during its November 9 meeting that permits are still required for any changes, demolition or construction necessary as a result of Hurricane Ian....

It’s a great time for an old-fashioned Thanksgiving get-together

November 10, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

A celebration of thanks will take place in Boca Grande on the eve of the national Thanksgiving holiday. It will take place at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church, but all four Island churches will...