Education
Coral Creek raises $15,000 for local scholarships
June 6, 2024
The Coral Creek Club once again partnered with the Folds of Honor to help raise funds for scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled veterans. This year they raised just over $15,0…
Island School Grads of 2024 tell of their future plans
May 23, 2024
Each year, the fifth graders at The Island School write of their favorite moments at the school, and their future plans, just before graduation. Below, our graduates:
Sophie Benson
I wa…
Graduation Parade set for Wednesday, May 29
May 10, 2024
On Wednesday, May 29th, The Island School will be hold a golf cart parade to recognize their 5th-grade graduates. Please join them in celebrating this milestone by stepping outside your business o…
Best Freshman Thespian
May 9, 2024
Induction to Thespian Troupe 257, Thespian’s President’s List Scholar (cumulative grade point average 4.0 or higher), Best thespian and Troupe officer, Best supporting actor for her role in Beauty…
Boca Grande Chamber scholarships at Lemon Bay
May 9, 2024
Recipients for the 2024 Educate Boca Scholarship program of the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce are honored at Lemon Bay High School Senior Scholarship Night on Monday. Recipients were Marlee…
The Island School honored by state consortium of charter ‘Schools of Excellence’
May 2, 2024
Sixty-nine member schools of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools have been designated “Schools of Excellence” for the 2022-23 school year by the Florida State Board of Education.
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Bucket Lady visits Island School
May 2, 2024
Brings books to The Island School
Carol McCloud, also known as the “Bucket Lady” is the best-selling author of the “Bucket Filler” books. The Michigan author enjoys teaching children all over t…
Preschool gets a new playground
March 21, 2024
The Boca Grande Preschool has completed construction on a new playground that includes a play structure, play yard, storage room expansion, easels and a tall security wall fencing the entire area….
Gasparilla Island Conservation promotes bike safety during spring break
March 14, 2024
Spring has sprung and Boca Grande is abuzz. With the gorgeous weather, there has also been an increase in people enjoying the GICIA Bike Path. In a cooperative effort to provide a safe and fun exp…
Lemon Bay heads to Florida State Thespian Festival
February 29, 2024
The student theater troupe at Lemon Bay High School is heading to Tampa on March 13 for the Florida State Thespian Festival.
There were 21 one-act plays in the district, and Lemon Bay was…