Author: Sheila Evans

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Emily Haly: A breath of fresh air at the Boca Grande Health Clinic

November 10, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

With the addition of Dr. Emily Haly, the Boca Grande Health Clinic now has three doctors on staff. Dr. Haly (pronounced hail-ee) brings some 22 years of medical experience to the position. She especially...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Let’s talk about croquet with Hans for a minute …

November 4, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Almost everyone has a memory of playing croquet as a child, probably in their grandmother’s yard. Hans Peterson thinks it is time to make some new memories, this time on the Boca Grande Community Center...

Tips to voting in next week’s election

October 28, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

Hurricane Ian has not been able to stop our democratic processes, but it has blown them around somewhat. Since a number of polling places have been damaged or destroyed, registered voters in Lee and...

Financial assistance for a fresh start given by Disaster Relief Fund

October 28, 2022
Sheila Evans
Community, News

The Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund handed out its first 23 checks to help businesses and organizations in Boca Grande recover from Hurricane Ian. The amount of the grants is not public information,...

If you lost a dock, a boathouse or structure on the water, read this

October 28, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

As home and business repairs are getting underway in the wake of Hurricane Ian, it is important to remember that docks, boathouses, and other shoreline structures require building permits for construction. According...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: BOCA GRANDE NORTH AND THE CHALLENGES IT FACES AFTER IAN

October 28, 2022
Sheila Evans
News, Profiles

Being the president of your homeowners’ association can be a rewarding position, but it can also be a demanding one. Following Hurricane Ian, Ken Burnette, president of the Boca Grande North Condo...

Boca Grande Disaster Fund created to help businesses, nonprofits and churches

October 20, 2022
Sheila Evans
Community, News

Money isn’t everything, but it is something. It is something that can help bring peace of mind to people who have lost so much, as well as help them recover after the devastation of Hurricane Ian....

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, Amory Chapel, Cayo Costa will need a good bit of time to recuperate from Hurricane Ian

October 20, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

There is bad news and good news at the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) regarding damages from Hurricane Ian. Initial assessments have been completed on the BIPS properties, and there is...

Feeding the hungry hard workers trying to rebuild it all

October 14, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

In the time following a disaster, food can serve as a symbol of love and appreciation. That symbolism can be seen all over Boca Grande lately. Free or “donation only” food and drink have been showing...

Four churches, one common goal – uniting the community

October 13, 2022
Sheila Evans
Community, News

The four churches in Boca Grande did not escape the wrath of Ian. Nevertheless, two of the four were able to hold services the weekend after the storm. These were Lighthouse United Methodist and Our...