News
A nomination for the National Historic Register: What does it mean for our historic district?
September 18, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An otherwise sleepy September in Boca Grande has been stirred up with the news that segments of the residential downtown historic district have been nominated for placement on th…
A word from The Island School about COVID-19, students and families
September 18, 2020
BY JEAN THOMPSON- A new school year has begun! On August 31, 2020, The Island School had a great start to our school year with excited students and teachers eager to be back in the classroom. Stude…
Back-to-school time creates a role reversal with parents, children
September 18, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- While the first day of school is usually dreaded by kids, but welcomed with open arms by parents, thanks to an extended summer and a delayed start to fall classes the dread child…
Obituary: Maureen McConnell
September 18, 2020
Maureen McConnell passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at her home in Boca Grande. Born on November 24, 1949, Maureen was a gentle soul, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a…
Obituary: Robert F. Fischer
September 18, 2020
Robert F. Fischer of Boca Grande and Craftsbury Common, Vt. passed away on September 5, 2020. Robert was born on November 25, 1945 in Newark, N.J. to Albert and Jennie Fischer. He graduated from U…
A history of island pranks and pranksters
September 18, 2020
The following is a story written by Karen Grace and the Boca Grande Historical Society. It details some of the more amusing highlights of small-town living back in the day, in Boca Grande. We thank…
‘Back to Boca’ four-part COVID webinar scheduled for September 23
September 18, 2020
To the Editor: On Wednesday, September 23 at 4 p.m., Boca Grande residents will have an exclusive opportunity to join Healthnetwork Foundation and experts from leading medical centers in the first …
Part Deux of the ‘rona testing saga for two confused families
September 18, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wish I would report in this week and tell you that our questions have been answered about our situation with the COVID-19 testing, but I cannot. Between our house and our frien…
PROFILE: Byron Maxwell
September 18, 2020
Sustaining state parks for four generations… BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Visitors from across the nation come to Boca Grande to dip their toes in the gulf, trek a park path and watch the sun dip under a…
Looking for their guardian angel, Punta Gorda family seeks man named Freddie who saved their lives after jets tipped
September 11, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A Punta Gorda family is counting their blessings this week, and seeking their guardian angel after a nearly-disastrous incident at an island beach. Kayla Bowen and her family cam…