Author: T Michele Walker

PROFILE: Jane Geniesse

January 28, 2022
T Michele Walker
Profiles

Somewhere in the world, there is a photo of a group of laughing diners in a restaurant in Paris, posing with the great Dame Judi Dench. Or so they think. It all came about because Jane Geniesse...

‘The Soul of America’: Jon Meacham speaks to a delighted island crowd

January 20, 2022
T Michele Walker
News

Jon Meacham may be a Pulitzer prize-winning author and historian, but when he found out that George W. Bush was speaking at a Friends of Boca Grande event in the same week he was, he had a few things...

Historic Board makes boathouse, solar panel decisions and elects new chair

January 14, 2022
T Michele Walker
News

It was a busy Wednesday morning at the Boca Grande Community Center, as the Historic Preservation Board Meeting was called to order. The first item on the agenda was the Special Certificate of Appropriateness...

Island women in history celebrated: ‘Herstory’

While doing some research for a project, Karen Grace came across a disturbing statistic. “In all the years of history, tens of thousands of years of history,” asked Karen. “How much do you think is...

Coffee, pastries and science for breakfast

January 14, 2022
T Michele Walker
News

Join Mote Marine Laboratory as it kicks off its Coffee with a Scientist series on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, complete with coffee, pastries and science. Mote’s...

For the love of books: Boca Grande has its own free little lending library

January 14, 2022
T Michele Walker
Community

All across America, mini libraries have been popping up in front of homes, schools, businesses. The “give one, take one” book exchanges are as ubiquitous as a Starbucks in Seattle. It’s no surprise...

Island TV brings you ‘A history of the Temp’

Du Pont, Crowninshield, Bush. These are just a few of the many notable names that have walked the streets of Boca Grande throughout the years. To honor and preserve the rich history of the island,...

‘An Evening of Music’ pairs The Hermitage and Royal Palm Players

Royal Palm Players’ sponsors are in for a rare and exciting opportunity to experience an evening with some of the world’s leading artists right here in Boca Grande. The Hermitage Artist Retreat...

Cashier by day, author at night: ‘The Secret Bully Patrol’ and Kathy Auman

January 6, 2022
T Michele Walker
News

You never know who you’re going to run into while shopping in Boca Grande. From artists to presidents to television celebrities, the island is a gathering of talent from all walks of life. Imagine...

PROFILE: Hazel Singletary Presley

December 30, 2021
T Michele Walker
Profiles

When most of us stroll the streets of Boca Grande, we see Fugate’s, golf carts and Hudson’s Grocery. Hazel Singletary sees history.Hazel is a walking, talking Boca Grande history guide, and for good...