Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
Members of the Engineering Committee of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority met Tues., Jan. 23 to go over, literally, the nuts and bolts of the bridge. Engineering Committee Chairman George Milne called the work of the committee “essential responsibilities. The work not only ensures access to Boca Grande but maximizes the “lives of the bridges […]
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The Johann Fust Community Library has been at the core of the Boca Grande Community for decades, and now, after more than 74 years, the Johann Fust Library Foundation would like to share some of its rich history with the community. During the months of February, March and April, the foundation will offer docent-guided tours […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Entertainment, Health & Wellness.
Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch spoke at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Thursday, Jan. 18. about mindfulness and gratitude. “It’s something that has made my life demonstrably better,” said Koch, the sister of one president and the daughter of another. “Every day I get more and more convinced of its importance for all of us.” Koch’s talk […]
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The Chowder Dinner for The Island School continues to add participants. Seven new eateries have recently joined the list for this fundraiser. The dinner is the PTO’s main fundraiser, and proceeds go for such things as field trips, pizza days and supplies. The new eateries include Tortuga Mexican Street Cuisine, Scarpa’s Coastal, Lighthouse Grill at […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, Profiles.
Pat Witschonke laughs easily, and enjoys life. She knows what she likes and what she doesn’t. Because of her humor and style, she has been able to surround herself with the things she likes. Principal among those things she likes is not actually a “thing,” but a person – her husband Ross. The two met […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.
“A Nation that destroys its soil destroys itself. Forest are the lungs of our lands, purifying the air of our landand giving strength to our people”. Franklin D. Roosevelt Two weeks have passed since many people made New Year’s resolutions, and as usual, many have fallen by the wayside. However, there is one planet-saving resolution […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, Health & Wellness, News.
By Mark Driscoll, CEOBoca Grande Health Clinic For most people, healthcare is something you only think about when you actually need it. As you might expect, it’s a little different for me; I guess you could say thinking about healthcare is a key part of my job description. Every year I have the privilege of […]
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The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum, a cherished local landmark and the oldest structure on Gasparilla Island, is thrilled to announce its reopening to the public on Monday, Feb. 5. This marks a significant milestone as the museum has been closed since September 2022 due to the destructive impact of Hurricane Ian. Perched majestically […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
The Island School has earned an A for the sixth time in a row in the annual Florida Department of Education ranking. These scores are purely informational and meant to serve as a baseline for each school; however, high scores may qualify schools for extra recognition such as the DOE’s Schools of Excellence list which […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
A new marine ecology education series will feature independent researchers on marine biology issues critical to Cape Haze and Charlotte Harbor. The Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series, set for an inaugural four monthly talks, will provide high-level access to marine biology researchers that have knowledge critical to the ecological health of Cape Haze and Charlotte […]