Word on the Island: How do you beat the summer heat?

Katie Beckman, Forsyth, Ill., college student: "We swim in the ocean."

Zack Barker, East Prairie, Mo., college student: "Swim."

Rob Barker, East prairie, Mo., attorney: "Hang out with kids in the water. This is our first time at Boca Grande."

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Katie Beckman, Forsyth, Ill., college student: “We swim in the ocean.”

Zack Barker, East Prairie, Mo., college student: “Swim.”

Rob Barker, East Prairie, Mo., attorney: “Hang out with kids in the water. This is our first time at Boca Grande.”

Sue Kubick, Englewood, Boca Grande Club: “Hang out in the pool. Float.”

Paul Noller, Venice, Dewey-Noller Builders in Boca Grande: “Swim, I guess. In my pool.”

Sue Kubick, Englewood, Boca Grande Club: "Hang out in the pool. Float."

Paul Noller, Venice, Dewey-Noller Builders in Boca Grande: "Swim, I guess. In my pool."