News
Placida boat ramp expansion involves public survey … and a visit from the Border Patrol
September 25, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Back in 2018, when the land at the Placida boat ramp was freshly acquired, the Charlotte County Commission gave the go-ahead on a proposed project to expand the public access ramp…
If you missed the first of the four-part Healthnetwork ‘Back to Boca’ webinar, it’s not too late to catch up
September 25, 2020
A four-part free webinar series to provide sound facts about COVID-19; including recommendations for safe travel and safe living on island this season, has begun and is being held by the Boca G…
OBITUARY: Capt. Joe Bergquist
September 25, 2020
Capt. Joseph Robert Bergquist, born in West Palm beach on March 29, 1962, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Born on March 29, 1962 to John and Anita Bergquist, and raised in Florida, this…
It’s International Clean Hands Week Sept. 20-26
September 25, 2020
STAFF REPORT – In recognition of the annual health observance, International Clean Hands Week, the Boca Grande Health Clinic would like to talk about the importance of good hand hygiene. Sponsored by…
Coral Creek Club welcomes world-renowned teacher David Leadbetter as Director of Instruction
September 25, 2020
STAFF REPORT – The private Coral Creek Club in Placida, Florida, is pleased to announce that David Leadbetter has been engaged to serve as the club’s Director of Instruction. In an exclusive multi-ye…
Florida Fish & Wildlife to hold stakeholder workshops regarding invasive reptiles
September 25, 2020
STAFF REPORT – The FWC is hosting online stakeholder workshops to present proposed rule changes and collect public comment. These proposed rules address the importation, breeding and possession of hi…
PROFILE: Olivia Cameron
September 25, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Since the time she was taught how to write expository material and fiction, Olivia Cameron has been scraping characters together and creating stories for her family and friends to enjo…
A message from the Clinic: What if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19?
September 18, 2020
BY DR. LAUREN HANA- What should I do if I have been exposed to someone with COVID-19? This is a question we are hearing more often these days as COVID-19 continues to work its way around every corner…
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 the…
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. Student…