Word on the Island: What drew you to Boca Grande today?

"Fishing for trout, redfish, mackerel, whatever."

- Sandy French, St. Petersburg Beach, registered nurse

"Dropping my wife off for work as a health care nurse. She's been doing it for seven years."

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“Fishing for trout, redfish, mackerel, whatever.”
— Sandy French, St. Petersburg Beach, registered nurse

“Dropping my wife off for work as a health care nurse. She’s been doing it for seven years.”
— Paul Laughlin, Sarasota, retired circus promoter

“I like the small-town feel on the island. This is our second visit.”
— Nikki Householder, Chicago, homemaker

“I like coming out to Boca Grande — not just for fishing — but for the scenery and the swimming. I do it all.”
— Lee McLean, Port Charlotte, self-employed

“It’s just so beautiful, you can’t beat it. And it’s close to where we’re staying.”
— Mark Mclean, Dublin, N.H., truck driver

- Paul Laughlin, Sarasota, retired circus promoter

"I like the small-town feel on the island. This is our second visit."

- Nikki Householder, Chicago, homemaker

"I like coming out to Boca Grande - not just for fishing - but for the scenery and the swimming. I do it all."

- Lee McLean, Port Charlotte, self-employed

"It's just so beautiful, you can't beat it. And it's close to where we're staying."

- Mark Mclean, Dublin, N.H., truck driver