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The memorial benches of Boca Grande

You’ve probably seen them scattered along the bike path, in parks, or in other certain public areas. A simple-looking bench with a little plaque or engraving on it with words, quotes, and the name of the person the bench is dedicated to; these are the memorial benches of Boca Grande.

Elsa brought rain, but not much else

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Elsa couldn’t make up her mind what she wanted to be when she grew up, and went back and forth from a tropical storm to a hurricane, and back to a tropical storm in a matter of a few days.  On June 24 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spotted a […]

The Island School announces appointment of new head-of-school

SUBMITTED BY THE ISLAND SCHOOL – The Island School Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Oliver as Head of School, effective August 1, 2021. She will succeed Jean M. Thompson who has led the School for nine years. During this transition to Mrs. Oliver’s leadership, she and Mrs. Thompson will […]