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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Christine Oliver, head of The Island School, has announced by letter that students will return to classes on Monday, November 11, 2024, after receiving confirmation that the air quality inside and o…
The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club will be accepting scholarship applications starting November 1, 2024, for the 2025–2026 school year.
Applicants for the program must meet…
BY CHRISTINE OLIVER
We would like to provide you with an update regarding our transition to our temporary location.
We are excited to welcome all students back on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, a…
Reflecting on early childhood education at the preschool
BY KELLENE CARPENTER
Editor’s Note: Kelli Carpenter wrote this essay for the Beacon just before Helene. The school was hurt badly in th…
