Education
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michigan to Boca Grande Preschool, Jackie Eby
August 29, 2024
Being known as a jack of all trades is a good thing. It means you are versatile, resourceful, multi-talented and able to move smoothly from one helpful thing to another. The Boca Grande Preschool …
New procedure for Island School drop-offs
August 22, 2024
The Island School has changed the procedure for pick-up and drop-off while the Community Center undergoes construction. During pick-up on Friday, Aug. 16, the car line on First Street was backed u…
Jamaica bobsledder inspires backpack donations by Gasparilla Inn staff
August 22, 2024
BY COREY ANGLIN, THE GASPARILLA INN
During our annual Management Training last summer, we had the pleasure of connecting with Devon Harris, one of the founding members of the Jamaica National B…
History: A primer on the school buildings of Boca Grande
August 22, 2024
BY KIM KYLE
From 1893 to 1908 there was a school located on 4th Street in a frame building. The building may have also been used as a church. The first school on Gasparilla at the north end of …
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Newest teacher at The Island School, Kristen Shank
August 8, 2024
With a passion for teaching, a deep love of children, a creative spark and 14 years of experience, Kristen Maitland-Shank is “super excited” to be the newest teacher at The Island School for third…
School dates announced
August 1, 2024
The Island School will be back in session on Monday, Aug. 12 for the first day of school.
There will be a “Meet the Teacher” open house from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. Families wi…
Boys’ lives transformed by faith at Gator Wilderness Camp
July 26, 2024
Electronics at outdoors-geared boarding school
Gator Wilderness Camp School in Punta Gorda is a residential Christian program for boys ages 11-15 with behavioral issues. Typically, the staff at…
Preschool graduation celebrated
June 20, 2024
The Boca Grande Preschool held its graduation on Thursday, May 30. Twelve preschoolers graduated to kindergarten as family and friends gathered in the Parish Life Center. Each student was presente…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarships
June 14, 2024
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee representatives Sue Ewing and JoAnn Welch (shown at right) with scholarship recipients Jason Hutchison, Boca Grande Fire Department, and Cara Ono…
New third grade teacher named for The Island School, Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank
June 6, 2024
Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank has been selected to serve as the new third-grade teacher for The Island School.
Mrs. Shank is incredibly passionate about teaching and holds a Bachelor of Science i…