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 espec…
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 Ce…
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 A…
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 e…
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…
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 ar…
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 j…
Teaching is something Tonya Huber loves. She has been doing it in one form or another for 30 years. Now she has brought this love to The Island School, where she teaches Spanish and English language…
Poets, artists, philosophers, explorers and environmentalists have all recognized the importance of water to our lives. Ronald Bolton, director of the Gasparilla Island Water Authority (GIWA), is th…
Dr. Ray Ledon has a story to tell. In fact, he has a whole lifetime of stories, and many are contained in a book he has written. The book was published in 2018 by Advantage Media Group, Charleston…
