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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Swift

March 26, 2026
Engineer at the Boca Grande Preschool Above, Jeff and Betty Swift. Photo submitted Jeff Swift laughs when asked about retirement. “Retirement isn’t doing nothing,” he said. “Retirement is doin…

Introducing The Island School’s Wax Museum

March 19, 2026
Second graders of The Island School appeared in character for their Historical Heroes Wax Museum. The second graders spent the third quarter of this school year reading, researching and writing abou…

The Island school spotlights bike path safety

March 5, 2026
Fifth-grade students from The Island School installed their safety signs on the GICIA Bike Path on Tuesday morning, March 3. Shown top photo: front row, holding signs, left to right: Adison Shank, M…

Letters: Thanking community for successful Beach Ball for Preschool

March 5, 2026
To the Editor: I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the community for their overwhelming support of the recent Beach Ball held on Monday, March 2 to benefit the Boca Grande Preschool…

Boca Grande Preschool celebrates dental health month

March 5, 2026
February was dental health month! The Boca Grande Preschool students had a visit from “Kids Choose Us Dentistry.” They learned how to keep our teeth healthy and clean! Top photo, front left to r…

Fifth-grade artists bring creativity and safety to GICIA Bike Path

February 26, 2026
BY THE GICIA This spring, visitors to the Bike Path will be greeted not only by Boca Grande’s seasonal beauty but also by a vibrant display of student-created artwork promoting safety, courtesy a…

Island School alum and Women’s Club Scholarship winner makes dean’s list

February 26, 2026
Kylie Robbins earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the Fall 2025 semester. Robbins is a senior majoring in Environmental Studies. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher t…

Thanks to Island School Golf Challenge supporters

February 19, 2026
BY THE ISLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION The Island School Foundation’s chairperson, Mary Johnston, summed up the day: “Conditions couldn’t have been much worse, but our community came out with their best…

Community Center playground funds question

January 29, 2026
There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for renovations as part of the Renaissance Plan of Friends of Boca Grande. The play…

Preschool Hat Day

January 22, 2026
The Boca Grande Preschool celebrated National Hat Day last Thursday, Jan. 15. The students celebrated in style and appreciated the different headwear their friends showed off. Photo…