News
Island School Art Show of 2019
May 3, 2019
The Island School Art Show was a true testament to the creativity and talent of our island children. Shown above, one of the local arts’ greatest supporters, Susan Bowers; a group shot of just a few…
TIS hits the road! Trips to Big Cat Habitat, Ringling Museum
May 3, 2019
All the students at The Island School took field trips last week. Shown here, grades 3-5 took their annual excursion to the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, where they studied form, different types of p…
LBHS tennis finishes year on good note
May 3, 2019
Lemon Bay High School tennis teams finished the year on positive notes.The boys finished their season as 2A District 11 Champs and won 2A Region 6 semifinals. The girls finished 3rd Place in the dist…
A couple from Cheshire, a Boca Grande love story
May 3, 2019
Dave and Hazel Webster of Cheshire, UK, were recently in town not only for their annual Boca Grande vacation, but for their year anniversary. They were married on the beach of Boca Grande, actually…
Profile: Janet Johnson
May 3, 2019
Janet Johnson has one of the most scenic views she has ever had from a desk job. Her current position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as administrative assistant at Gasparilla…
Obituary: Walter Lathrop Jr.
May 3, 2019
Walter William “Bill” Lathrop, Jr., a lifelong resident of Northwest Ohio, passed away April 15, 2019 at the Kingston Residence of Perrysburg at the age of 85. Bill was born on June 5, 1933 in Toledo…
Tickets to Coconut Cabaret on sale now
May 3, 2019
To the Editor and all of our supporters: The Coconut Cabaret series houses musical performances featuring artists from diverse genres. From folk to Motown and 50’s Swing; this series awakens the soul…
A kind community is noted with return of dog tag
May 3, 2019
To the Editor: Thank you. Thank you. Recently our visiting daughter took her dog to the beach. Her dog’s rabies tag came off. Just today the vet in Pennsylvania called to say someone found it and ma…
Boca Bargains says ‘thanks’ for a great year
May 3, 2019
To the Editor: After a very successful season, Boca Bargains closed on April 17th and will reopen in November. Established in 1986 by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the shop is staffed exclusively by…
Thanks to a town full of love
May 3, 2019
To the Editor: I want to thank all of the dozens of people who sent cards, letters and gifts to our family after my wife Roberta’s passing recently. Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the…