Education
Groundbreaking for The Island School
April 3, 2025
The Boca Grande Community Center will hold a dedication for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new The Island School at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 10.
Dignitaries and donors, as well as the scho…
Preschool plans for April opening
March 27, 2025
The Boca Grande Preschool, which closed after the fall hurricanes, is making progress toward a reopening in April. It is currently at a temporary location at 2560 Placida Road.
In preparation, th…
Island School 5th Graders highlight Bike Path Safety
March 13, 2025
March brings gorgeous weather and increased users on the GICIA Bike Path. Working to provide a safe and fun experience for all users, the GICIA has once again partnered with The Island School’s fift…
Preschool’s temporary move in process
February 27, 2025
Top, from left, Gabrielle Cunningham, Zachary Cunningham, Kelli Carpenter, Laurie Burnell, Shelley Blankenship, Breon Strickland, Gus Stillwagon, Wendy Kelly, Tiffany Nazzaro and Jackie Eby. Above…
Prep for preschool opening
February 20, 2025
On Tuesday, Kelli Carpenter was out on Park Avenue, taking down the Boca Grande Preschool sign. They are in the midst of a temporary move to Grove City in March. Once there, they will be preparing f…
Preschool sets March date for reopening in Englewood
February 13, 2025
New location is only temporary; school will move back on island
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Preschool finds temporary location on Placida Road
January 23, 2025
The Boca Grande Preschool has secured a temporary location in Grove City, on Placida Road.
The Preschool expects to open as soon as possible at its Grove City location. The building is a former…
‘Suite Life’ of learning on the ocean for local student
January 23, 2025
Back in college in Tampa after expedition
Kylie Robbins grew up in and around Boca Grande, but last fall she was far from home during her Semester at Sea that she spent traveling around the world…
Letters: The Island School Chowder Dinner digs thank yous
January 23, 2025
To the Editor:
We raised over $32,000 at the 9th Annual Chowder Dinner this past Friday! We couldn’t have done it without the support of our community! A big thank you to Gasparilla Inn for hosti…
Chowder Dinner for The Island School
January 16, 2025
The Island School PTO’s Chowder Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.
At the event there will be soups and chowders from area restaurants and…