Author: Sheila Evans

A word from Father Carosella

October 13, 2022
Sheila Evans
Community

Coming back to a church that was relatively intact after Hurricane Ian has left Father Jerome Carosella a happy man. “The church, thank God, is fine, except for the roof,” said Fr. Jerome Carosella...

Boca Grande Health Clinic helps after the storm

October 13, 2022
Sheila Evans
Health & Wellness

Dana Pellant and Natalie Cole, nurses at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, were a rescue team driving through storm-ravaged Boca Grande in the first days after Hurricane Ian hit the Island. Natalie’s...

Seeing more bees than usual? Ian might be to blame, but here’s how to help them

October 13, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

Homeless bees are trying to take over the food truck at Whidden’s Marina. Cindy and George Cera and their son Tucker are doing their best to feed the confused bees and direct them away from their cooking...

As the Bike Path becomes more bare, more questions come with it

September 23, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

(Here are a few answers) New plants that will add color to the Boca Grande Town Park are soon to be planted. The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sandi Firtion

September 22, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Sandi Firtion claims she is a frustrated tour guide, but anyone who has watched her give a tour at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse does not see any frustration. They see a star-quality tour guide. Sandi...

Going … up?

September 16, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

The Fust Library takes it to a whole new level The chimneys of the historic Johann Fust Library were the architectural inspiration for the newest addition to the library grounds. There is a new...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Lauren Ringeisen

September 16, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Things are really hopping at the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center. The upcoming season of lectures, films, fitness events, concerts and so much more has recently been announced, the phones are...

The Boca Grande Club looks a little different as of late … here’s why

September 8, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

The Boca Grande Club is changing out its ficus hedge for new pitch-apple trees. The old hedge has been in place for about 25 years, but it was deteriorating, the result of not being a native plant....

Island dogs, take heed – a new shop is here to pamper you

September 1, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

Island dog owners are going to be happy to hear that the void left by Island Dog Boutique and Supply Co. has already been filled … and the new shop owner knows she has some pretty big paws to...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tonya Huber

September 1, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Teaching is something Tonya Huber loves. She has been doing it in one form or another for 30 years. Now she has brought this love to The Island School, where she teaches Spanish and English language...