New Lee County Commissioner
When newly appointed Lee County Commissioner Patricia “Trish” Petrosky talks about Lee County, she does not start with policy. She starts with pride.
“Being a Flori…
From farmland to preschool
Above, Kim with her husband Rick in Boca Grande. Photo submitted
Much of Kris Ganong’s volunteer work in Boca Grande centers on a practical need – where young childr…
Meet local cardiologist
February is American Heart Month, a time when cardiovascular health moves into sharper focus. For Dr. Kenneth Pfahler, it’s a reminder of work that has shaped nearly ever…
Setting up for turtle season
At sunrise, when Boca Grande’s beaches are still quiet, Denise Juergens is already out there.
She walks the same stretch of sand most mornings, scanning for signs…
Renowned seagrass expert visits Cape Haze
Dr. Jim Fourqurean is one of the world’s leading seagrass scientists, a pioneer whose decades of research at Florida International University have shaped…
Rural parish priest in Boca Grande
For someone who has spent more than four decades in parish ministry, the Rev. Geoffrey Piper describes his life’s work with a simple phrase: “That’s my stock in…
Mahjong tiles, jumping with tarpon
For Sarah Sheridan, Boca Grande has never been just a vacation destination. It has always felt like a second home, a place layered with childhood memories, fami…
A membership welcome at Coral Creek
Sue Schultz has spent much of her time in Southwest Florida working behind the scenes of island life, helping visitors, seasonal residents and locals feel welc…
From standing on cars to running the show
Pictured here is Chitwood from ABC’s Wide World of Sports in 1977. At left is Evel Knievel with former football star and commentator Frank Gifford and yo…
Maria Pardo-Thompson is rarely without yarn nearby. Over the years, her crocheted blankets, hats, loveys and small stuffed animals have ended up in ambulances, hospital nurseries, classrooms and fam…
