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Mote scientists use iPhone technology to study sharks

BY KAITLYN FUSCO, MOTE MARINE On Thursday, Aug. 6, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists took to Charlotte Harbor to conduct a follow-up of a now completed study on mortality and survival rates of blacktip sharks after they are caught and released by Florida recreational fishermen. After fishermen catch a shark, it is relatively unknown how the […]

TIS students head back to school Monday

BY MARCY SHORTUSE It was August 21, 2000 when The Island School opened its doors for the first time, with one classroom and 14 students in the Boca Grade Community Center. As the student population grew, so did the campus. Today’s Island School is housed in the current inviting, six-classroom building that was opened and […]

Storm time is here: Do you know where your hang tag is?

BY MARCY SHORTUSE With the announcement of a new and potentially interesting tropical system headed in our direction you must ask yourself, “Am I ready for the storm?” Remember, the fire department administrative offices will be closed the day prior to the day when a hurricane is expected to make landfall on the island. According […]

Profile: J.T. Tremaine

BY MARCY SHORTUSE J.T. Tremaine, a new teacher at The Island School this year, is a man of many talents. He learned at an early age by watching his father, Robert, that knowing how to do many things and doing them well – will feed your family and feed your soul. He is going to […]

Join CHNEP at September retreat

To the Editor: Thanks to everyone who has already registered to attend the CHNEP Retreat. The form has been changed so that we can learn what you are most proud that CHNEP has accomplished whether or not you are able to attend on Sept. 11. Would you please take 2-3 minutes and respond by following […]