Schools of excellence
The Island School has earned an A for the eighth time in a row in the annual Florida Department of Education ranking.
“I’m proud to share that The Island School has once…
This week, there were two Silver King engines at the Boca Grande Fire Department, the old one, waiting transport off island, and the new one that will replace it.
The new Silver King will join t…
Lighthouse United Methodist Church has responded to criticism in social media that it is behind or supporting all the elements in a proposed parking plan for Boca Grande.
Peter Soderberg, Chair o…
While construction has not commenced on the Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park, there is progress. The bathroom area will be to the north end of the Sea Grape parking area at the par…
An automated email about post office box cancellations that went out last week for Boca Grande should be ignored.
All customers who have boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office will have the opportu…
Children are out of school. Experience something new together.
Options are almost infinite. Of course, cost and time might be factors. We have choices locally and beyond. There are still a few sh…
Charlotte County Natural Resources has launched the Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program, a pilot program designed to honor the outstanding efforts of our coastal community in protecting nesting…
Sorting through water policy
In our June 13, 2025, issue we ran a profile of the new Calusa Waterkeeper, Joe Cavanaugh. During that interview he noted in the interview a number of issues he felt…
Artist, Kelly Reark is settling into her new studio space on the second floor of the historic Railroad Depot Building. Visit KellyReark.com.
Photo by Cheryl
The good news is that bad news can be turned into good news when you change your attitude.
Robert H. Schuller, American television evangelist, author
Sorry to say, this column will offer many…
