Profiles
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Baby Silas waited for the coast to be clear before making his way into this crazy world
December 2, 2022
Silas Kai Swartzendruber went through Hurricane Ian in a unique way. He was inside his mother, Nikki Heimann. He was due to be born right around the time the hurricane hit, but for a while it appe…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Sarah Babcock
November 23, 2022
“You only need to look in the news to see concerns about influenza, food safety or red tide to realize how much our health and safety are tied to animals, plants and our shared environment.” Dr sa…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: FATHER CHRIS GRAY
November 18, 2022
Fairly early in his life as an Episcopal priest, Father Chris Gray discovered the key to good ministry. It sounds simple but does not come naturally to everyone, even those who have chosen the pri…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Emily Haly: A breath of fresh air at the Boca Grande Health Clinic
November 10, 2022
With the addition of Dr. Emily Haly, the Boca Grande Health Clinic now has three doctors on staff. Dr. Haly (pronounced hail-ee) brings some 22 years of medical experience to the position. She esp…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Let’s talk about croquet with Hans for a minute …
November 4, 2022
Almost everyone has a memory of playing croquet as a child, probably in their grandmother’s yard. Hans Peterson thinks it is time to make some new memories, this time on the Boca Grande Community …
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: BOCA GRANDE NORTH AND THE CHALLENGES IT FACES AFTER IAN
October 28, 2022
Being the president of your homeowners’ association can be a rewarding position, but it can also be a demanding one. Following Hurricane Ian, Ken Burnette, president of the Boca Grande North Condo…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Hurricane Ian was the houseguest that just wouldn’t leave
October 13, 2022
Hurricane Ian was the ninth named storm, fourth hurricane and second major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Those facts seem so matter of fact when you look out your window and see…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sandi Firtion
September 22, 2022
Sandi Firtion claims she is a frustrated tour guide, but anyone who has watched her give a tour at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse does not see any frustration. They see a star-quality tour guide….
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Lauren Ringeisen
September 16, 2022
Things are really hopping at the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center. The upcoming season of lectures, films, fitness events, concerts and so much more has recently been announced, the phones …
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A new season of learning, music and much more in our area …
September 8, 2022
While the social opportunities are few and far between at the moment, announcements from several local off-island organizations have proven that the 2022-23 season is going to be amazing. Here are…