Education
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 the…
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 exper…
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 c…
Ready for nesting: Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association visits Island School
February 22, 2024
The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association explained the importance of sea turtle habitat and nesting protection to the art students at The Island School last fall. BGSTA Volunteer Arlene Hall and helpe…
Lee County board considers Island School enrollment
February 15, 2024
The Island School will be authorized by Lee County to add 10 students to their August 2024 capacity, according to a resolution to be heard by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to be heard…
Hands on science lab at The Island School
February 9, 2024
BY STEPHANIE SHIRBACK
Mrs. Shirback’s fifth grade science class dived deeper into their learning last week with an entire day full of experiments and hands-on learning experiences. Students have…
Lemon Bay High shares AquaLab science with community
February 9, 2024
Students from Lemon Bay High School’s marine program led the community last Wednesday on a tour of their AquaLab, a model for upper school science education. During the evening, marine science teach…
Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit Boca Grande Preschool
February 2, 2024
The Boca Grande Preschool will hold their annual “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. The preschool is a nonprofit, nondenominational…
2024 Chowder Dinner adds Super Day Express, Sassy Tarts
January 19, 2024
The Chowder Dinner for The Island School continues to add participants. Seven new eateries have recently joined the list for this fundraiser. The dinner is the PTO’s main fundraiser, and proceeds go…