Education
Letters: Help for Lemon Bay Project Graduation
May 7, 2026
I’m reaching out from the heart today – not only as a proud mom, but as someone who has dedicated many years serving on the board of Project Graduation.
This year is especially meaningful for me…
Really digging the new place
May 7, 2026
Boca Grande Preschool’s Groundbreaking was at their new (future) location at 311 Palm Ave. Some preschool students at the event from left: Cooper Hanley, Coramae Dunkley, Shayla Porter, Ella Bowen…
Graduate!
May 7, 2026
Susan and Ron Napoli’s daughter, Alyssa Lena Napoli, has graduated magna cum laude from The University of Tampa, with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations, and a minor in Communica…
Hope-filled restart for the Boca Grande Preschool
May 1, 2026
This Friday, something very happy is happening for the island: the groundbreaking, without fanfare, of the Boca Grande Preschool. The school will return to the island.
It is a recognition of hard…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Nicholas family
May 1, 2026
A new day for the Boca Grande Preschool
Above, the Nicholas family are from left, Peter Jr., Ginny, the late Pete Nicholas, Katie and J.K. Photo submitted
For 45 years, the Nicholas family has…
Boca Grande Preschool sets New Beginnings Groundbreaking
May 1, 2026
The Boca Grande Preschool will hold a New Beginnings Groundbreaking Ceremony at its new property at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 1.
The new location is at 311 Palm Ave. It was donated by the Pete and G…
Lemon Bay High spring concert salutes America 250
April 30, 2026
The Lemon Bay High School band will present a spring concert Thursday, May 7, at the Lemon Bay Performing Arts Center, featuring a program celebrating the sound, spirit and story of America as the n…
“Anything Goes” at Lemon Bay
April 23, 2026
Students of Lemon Bay High School Theatre put on the show “Anything Goes.” Shown here are: Makaila Lindsey, Myles Onken and Roran Eagen. The next show will be held on Friday, May 1 when they perform…
Kids in Fire School
April 23, 2026
Seven Island School students, grades third through fifth, spent last Friday morning at the Boca Grande Fire Department for the first ever Mini Fire Cadet Academy. Students got to try on gear, got a…
Island School Bake Sale benefits teacher
April 2, 2026
The Island School students, parents and teachers came together to sell baked goods and lemonade on Saturday, March 28 to benefit their fourth grade teacher, Dorothy Rahal.
From all the helpers…










