Health & Wellness
The Island School visits the new Boca Grande Health Clinic
October 1, 2026
The Island School would like to express its heartfelt thanks to The Boca Grande Clinic, Dr. McVey and Center for Sight and Dr. Crosby from Advanced Hearing Solutions for conducting our yearly health…
Water quality back to good
September 18, 2026
The beach water quality had shifted from good to poor and back in Boca Grande beaches, according to testing conducted by Florida Health. The previous test results indicated 0-35 enterococci per 100…
Dengue Fever back in Florida, this time blame travel
September 18, 2026
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in locally acquired dengue, a viral infection that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
“A mosquito h…
Ask a Doc: Three questions men over 70 should ask
August 13, 2026
BY RAYMOND A.JAMES, D.O. BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC
One of the biggest mistakes men can make as they get older is assuming that a new symptom is simply part of aging. Some changes are expected, bu…
Boil-water notice for Cole Island rescinded
July 9, 2026
The boil-water notice issued for the Cole Island portion of Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande North Association was rescinded Monday, July 6.
“All of the bac-t samples have been cleared by Sander…
Boil Water Notice for Cole Island and Boca Grande North
July 3, 2026
Editor’s Note: The notice has been rescinded as of July 6.
A Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued for the Cole Island portion of Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande North…
First patients at new Health Clinic
May 21, 2026
Kim Newlin (above) was the first patient appointment at the new clinic. Photographed with Dana Pellant, L.P.N. Kimberly Whipple (right) was the first same-day patient at the new clinic. Photogra…
New Boca Grande Health Clinic dedicated
May 7, 2026
The Boca Grande Health Clinic opened the doors of their new Clinic of the Future on Tuesday, with over 300 gathered. The $30 million project not only includes new clinic offices and facilities, but…
Boca Grande ‘Clinic of the Future’ dedicated this week
May 7, 2026
More than 300 people gathered on May 5 as the Boca Grande Health Clinic officially dedicated its new Clinic of the Future to the community and recognized the many donors who made the project possibl…
Clinic: Mother’s Day is perfect time to reflect on women’s health
April 30, 2026
BY NATALIE COLE, R.N. BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC
If you are struggling to think of the perfect gift this Mother’s Day, consider something many women rarely give themselves: time to focus on their…









