Author: Sheila Evans

William Mostert to speak at St. Andrew’s on Sunday

November 17, 2023
Sheila Evans
Community

Bringing a message of love and hope, the Rt. Rev. William Mostert will be the guest preacher at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church this weekend on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Bishop William recently retired...

PROFILE: Pastor Gary Beatty

November 9, 2023
Sheila Evans
Featured News, Profiles

If it is wrong to lie about your age when you are 16 so you can earn money to help your mother support the family, Pastor Gary Beatty has probably been forgiven. What was truly wrong was how poor he...

Turtle Patrol gives end-of-season wrap-up

November 2, 2023
Sheila Evans
News

Hurricane Idalia effectively ended the sea turtle nesting season this year, much like Hurricane Ian did last year. The good news is that most of the nesting season was already completed before either...

PROFILE: Gordon Allen

November 2, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

High tech meets high drama. And it’s all happening in a quiet neighborhood in the elegant town of Boca Grande. This is not the plot of a new play, but the real-life story of one of the newest actors...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Barbara Stirling

October 26, 2023
Sheila Evans
News, Profiles

It was time for Barbara Stirling to open a new book, to try something different. She is not one to stagnate or rest on her laurels, so the newest incarnation of Barbara is as a thespian. No, that...

Art Colony of Englewood gives a glimpse of their 2023-24 season

October 19, 2023
Sheila Evans
Community, News

Pioneer Plaza, on Dearborn Street in Old Englewood, has become a gathering place for singers, actors, artists and dancers, thanks to the imaginative design of Sydney Martin, a lover of the arts in...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Boca Grande businesses, coming back strong for season after Hurricane Ian

October 19, 2023
Sheila Evans
News

As regulars return to the island, town retailers are bouncing back after a difficult year. “The best store on the island is open again!” said Ashli Price, manager of Aqua Boutique on Park Avenue. She...

Profile: Polina Voinevych, Actress and Entrepreneuse

October 13, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Acting is Polina Voinevych’s passion, but it is not her only passion. She has a special love for people, for her family, for doing good in the world, and for the freedom that living in the United States...

As we say good bye to one, we welcome another

October 5, 2023
Sheila Evans
Community, News

It’s official. Fr. Anthony Hewitt has been installed as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic parish. While Father Anthony took over his duties in Boca Grande in July, there were some formalities that...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: April Miano

October 5, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

When April Miano gets a new job, she is all in with it. That is why you will see her in her first stage play ever, now that she is box office manager for the Royal Palm Players. She will play a couple...