Island traditions upheld: Community Tree Lighting, Christmas Walk dates announced
While many are still recovering from Hurricane Ian, no mere hurricane can stop the spirit of Boca Grande during the holidays.
We may have confused some people with a graphic in last week’s pap…
Island girl gives back with proceeds from shirts featuring storm photo
Some people are unforgettable for many different reasons. Some have a radiant smile that just makes you feel better about the day. Others have a gentle, laidback attitude and a listening ear. Stil…
Financial assistance for a fresh start given by Disaster Relief Fund
The Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund handed out its first 23 checks to help businesses and organizations in Boca Grande recover from Hurricane Ian. The amount of the grants is not public informati…
Woman’s Club Hurricane Ian Relief Fund
Accepting applications from those in need with Gasparilla Island ties
Submitted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has established the Hurricane Ian Recovery Fund (…
Boca Grande Disaster Fund created to help businesses, nonprofits and churches
Money isn’t everything, but it is something. It is something that can help bring peace of mind to people who have lost so much, as well as help them recover after the devastation of Hurricane Ian….
Four churches, one common goal – uniting the community
The four churches in Boca Grande did not escape the wrath of Ian. Nevertheless, two of the four were able to hold services the weekend after the storm. These were Lighthouse United Methodist and O…
A word from Father Carosella
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 Caros…
Stranded sailboat rescue depicts just how things work here
BY DUSTY HOPKINS
What in the world do you do with a 56 foot tall sailboat mast that has snapped off and is now stuck in the muck on the bottom of the bayou, but the other end is still attached …
Island helping island: Gas from GI goes to LGI
Boca Grande Charities, Inc. – a charitable foundation founded by Capt. Sandy Melvin (and now includes Ron Walker and Pat Waterhouse) – helped save the day regarding fuel, not only on Gasparilla Is…
Coach Kiesling, retiring? No, not really
If you were to find ten young adults who grew up in Boca Grande during the 2000s and ask them who the most influential people in their lives were, you can be guaranteed a good number of them would…
