Author: Sheila Evans

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...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Curator of the native Boca Grande landscape, Rick Joyce

F or years, the ecological wellbeing of Boca Grande’s plant life has been one of Rick Joyce’s favorite endeavors. Boca Grande, and all of Gasparilla Island, owes much of its beauty and charm to...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michigan to Boca Grande Preschool, Jackie Eby

August 29, 2024
Sheila Evans
Education, Profiles

Being known as a jack of all trades is a good thing. It means you are versatile, resourceful, multi-talented and able to move smoothly from one helpful thing to another. The Boca Grande Preschool has...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Kentucky, Paris to Griffith Salon, Candace Beye

August 22, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Getting a ride to school on your father’s fishing boat sounds like part of a story from Boca Grande’s History Center. Indeed, those stories are favorites around the island. One of the fun and charming...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From biology teacher to Boca Grande clinic, Dyan Wilson

It’s not magic, but it is a good omen: when people come to the Boca Grande Health Clinic and encounter nurse Dyan Wilson, they often feel better immediately. Dyan is serious about medicine, but usually...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Newest teacher at The Island School, Kristen Shank

August 8, 2024
Sheila Evans
Education, Profiles

With a passion for teaching, a deep love of children, a creative spark and 14 years of experience, Kristen Maitland-Shank is “super excited” to be the newest teacher at The Island School for third...

Calusa Waterkeeper holds Taps Flow for H2O brewery event

August 2, 2024
Sheila Evans
Events

Throughout August, all join Calusa Waterkeeper at local top breweries and bars that will let the Taps Flow for H2O. The event starts on Aug. 3-4 at Millennial Brewing in downtown Fort Myers, and concludes...