Author: Sheila Evans

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...

North Port embraces conservation, protection of Warm Mineral Springs

‘It is one of the most remarkable things in the state of Florida, and perhaps the North American Continent. It should studied in great detail. They are remarkable pieces of the ecology to study on...

On the Ballot: Looking at the first two proposed State Constitutional Amendments

September 19, 2024
Sheila Evans
Community, Featured News, News

In Florida, November’s general election will include six state constitutional amendments — changes to the laws included in the State Constitution. Four of these amendments were approved to be on the...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Back in the field serving the need for water, Robert Walker

Happy endings can happen any time. Robert Walker, field superintendent for the Gasparilla Island Water Association, is a big believer in keeping the story going until that happy ending appears. Working...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Florida to Michigan and back, with Friends, Josh Cross

September 12, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center is a hub for entertaining, educational and thought-provoking programs that set a tone and reflect the interests of the people of the island. One of...