Education
Chowder Festival benefits The Island School Jan. 17
January 9, 2025
It is time for The Island School’s Ninth Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.
There are 18 restaurants and eateries participating this ye…
Scholarship reminder
January 2, 2025
The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is accepting scholarship applications. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria:
1. Have applied for admission to a sc…
Lemon-aid stand
January 2, 2025
Virginia & Augusta C. with Tate & Margo S. spent a day in the village selling lemonade to benefit The Island School playground, one of their favorite places. Thank you to the Island customer…
Preschool working on options after hurricane damage
December 19, 2024
Boca Grande Preschool’s Executive Director Kelli Carpenter and the Board of Directors are making plans to re-open the school at a temporary location. The Boca Grande community has pledged the necess…
Chowder Dinner set for Jan. 17
December 19, 2024
The Island School PTO 9th Annual Chowder Dinner will take place on Friday, Jan. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. They will offer delicious soups and chowders from all of our favorit…
Extensive repairs to Our Lady on list
December 12, 2024
The storms of 2024’s hurricane season brought devastating damages to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
“Repair and restoration estimates are still being determined,” said Father Anthony Hewitt…
Lemon Bay theatre brings down the house
November 28, 2024
Lemon Bay High School theatre cast (right) performed “Catch Me If You Can” to a packed house. Tristen Sasser and Makaila Lindsey (left) are putting their best foot forward. Additional plays and…
Boca Grande preschool update
November 28, 2024
Alternative temporary sites are being considered for the Boca Grande Preschool after suffering major damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, said Preschool Director Kellene Carpenter.
“These la…
Scholarship reminder
November 21, 2024
The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club will be accepting scholarship applications starting November 1, 2024, for the 2025-26 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the…
Letters: Support sought for Island School after return to classroom
November 21, 2024
BY CHRISTINE OLIVER
Our beautiful Gasparilla Island, including Boca Grande and The Island School, has faced immense challenges in the wake of these back-to-back storms. While the facility and sta…