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May 8, 2025
Sophia Dickerson has worked at the Innlet at the Outlet for three years. She loves going to the beach and spends a lot of time on the island. Sophia is graduating from Lemon Bay High School and plan…

April 24, 2025
Jeff Swift has been announced as the incoming president of Boca Grande Preschool Inc. This is a new not-for-profit corporation replacing the Diocese of Venice Boca Grande Preschool Program. The P…

April 10, 2025
BY THE BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL Despite the challenges wrought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall, and despite the subsequent dislocation of the Boca Grande Preschool from its longstanding sp…

April 10, 2025
Above, a ducky from this week’s Boca Grande Preschool Fundraiser. Photo by Dusty. More photos here.

April 10, 2025
Close to 100 people were present Thursday, April 10, to celebrate the groundbreaking for the expansion of The Island School. This is the first on-the-ground manifestation of the Friends of Boca Gran…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…