Block Island School Class of 2019
Our Island Community “Do you like living out here?” This is a question I get asked almost daily in the summer. The answer is always, and unequivocally, yes. The things that aren’t ideal I can count on one hand, for example, I miss going to Target on a whim. The things I love about living on Block Island are far too numerous to mention. Nature tops my list;
are a passionate people. What we all agree on, however,
the beaches are beautiful, the cliffs are dramatic and
is our love for this island. We all want what’s best for
the ocean is spectacular in every season. What you can’t
our home. I love talking about Block Island and I love
see as easily is the sense of community; Block Island
showing people Block Island, like a mom showing off
is a wonderful place to raise a family. With only about
her child’s accomplishments. If you visit, for an hour or a
1000 year-round residents we pretty much all know one
week, I’m confident you’ll understand why we love where
another. What makes the island special to me might be
we live. Come on out and let us show you our home.
different for another resident. In fact, there are many differing opinions about all sorts of things out here. These www.blockislandinfo.com
Jessica K. Willi Executive Director, Block Island Tourism Council Close To Home, A World Away
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