Margot Freeman, president of the board of directors of The Island School, has announced the appointment of Jean M. Thompson of Englewood to the position of Head of School.

Thompson succeeds retiring Head of School Rosa Ramos, who has held the position for the past six years. The appointment follows an exhaustive nationwide search conducted under the auspices of Island School board members and search committee co-chairs Mary Keevil and Skip Branin.

Seven juveniles were charged by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for stealing golf carts, and one of them was charged with criminal mischief for smashing out a window at the Boca Grande Post Office.

According to reports on Wednesday, June 13 a deputy met with a Gasparilla Inn security guard who advised he heard loud voices arguing near 5th Street and Railroad Avenue. When the deputy approached that area he saw a golf cart heading northbound on the path. After asking the vehicle to stop the deputy saw a white male jump from the cart and begin running. The deputy caught up to the male, a juvenile, and detained him.

To the Editor:

The Boca Grande Camera Club had a very successful season this year. We built to 66 members, had a full complement of speakers, demonstrations, guest lecturers, field trips and training sessions. And, our third annual photo exhibition showed the work of 22 photographers offering more than 100 photos to the acclaim of the expansive attendees.

To the Editor:

We are all so quick to complain and not realize the wonderful things we have in Boca Grande.

Yesterday I experienced firsthand just how great our fire department and EMS services are. We are very lucky to have people who care and give great service to us.

Let’s all see the greatness of Boca and it’s people and services.

Evelyn Darna
Boca Grande