L.A. Ainger jazz band holds first concert of the school year
BY T MICHELE WALKER – As the sun set on the Lemon Bay High School quad last Thursday evening, the L.A. Ainger Middle School Jazz Band took the stage to perform for the first time this season. “This i…
Community-funded initiatives progress at Boca Grande Preschool
BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN – Even in troubled times, there are causes for celebration. Five of them are right here at Boca Grande Preschool. Less than one year ago, on March 2, 2020, just before the coun…
Boca Grande Preschool announces need for alternative donations
BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN – In the interest of the health and safety of our generous Boca Grande community, the Boca Grande Preschool canceled its spring fundraiser, the 2nd Annual Beach Ball at the Gas…
The Island School, Charlotte County schools closed on Monday for Eta
STAFF REPORT – School has already been canceled for Island School students, as well as for Charlotte and Sarasota County students, preceding Tropical Storm/Hurricane Eta. As of 9:20 p.m. Eta was stil…
Island School bells to toll as planned on August 10… but what a different tune they will play
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The long-awaited announcement that begins to outline how the 2020-21 Island School academic year will play out was made on Wednesday, July 15 by Head-of-School Jean Thompson, and i…
Boca Grande Preschool is back to the books after virus shutdown
BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN- Boca Grande’s littlest learners have returned to preschool. The pre-kindergarten 4 and 5-year-olds returned on June 16, followed by the 1 to 3-year old children on July 7. Ch…
Second graduation canceled for Class of 2020: Charlotte County makes decision to hold only virtual ceremonies this year
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Local high school students who graduated this past school term were looking forward to normalcy, with plans to hold graduation ceremonies this summer. The ceremonies were postponed…
