Island resident Jan Goetches was recently targeted by the”grandchild scam,” and she wants to make sure that others are forewarned.

“What tipped me off is that they said that it was my eldest grandson,” she said. “I explained to them that I only have one grandson, and hung up.”

BY CHERYL HOPKINS - It was a beautiful Sunday evening. We met Capt. Shane and Mike Sovan, climbed aboard the Haywire, and set off for what would be a most fabulous time. It proved to be exactly what we had bargained for … and more! I am ready to go back.  

I must admit that I was a good bit nervous because all of my friends aboard the boat with me had all caught their “first” tarpon. I had watched a few children work their magic as an observer during the recent kids tournament, but that was my entire history with the famous silver king.

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.