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Welcome to Green Turtle’s 2025 Festival of Lights!
At the crest of the hilltop leading towards New Plymouth, your eyes are drawn to the lighted garland wrapped arches topped with red velvet bows. Traveling down the lane you’ll find street lights festooned with whimsical decorations, along with Santas, Elves and Christmas characters greeting you on street corners. Fanny McIntosh has been the Green Turtle Cay “lighting director” since 2012 after creators, Jim and Marilyn Saunders, passed on the torch. Fanny is the backbone, t
5 days ago2 min read


Amy's Aquatics: A Heartfelt Journey of Faith, Passion, and Water
Life often takes us on unexpected twists and turns, and for Amy, a surprising turn of events sparked a beautiful new chapter in her life....
Aug 274 min read


Why I Volunteer For Community Connections
Karen Mcintosh I moved many times growing up. My parents volunteered at school, church and in the community everywhere we went. My...
Jun 252 min read


My Brother Michael Levarity
Adelaide Levarity Pinder Michael, my seventh sibling, was truly a gift and a blessing. His light will shine above, and it did on earth....
May 51 min read


Big Mike: The Gentle Giant of Green Turtle Cay
Lewis Louie Louie Dames “Nobody was a better arm wrestler than Big Mike. Shaking hands with him was like shaking hands with an 8”...
Apr 173 min read


Remembering Big Mike: A Journey of Family and Memories
Kola McIntosh (Wells) Michael’s mom, Emily, and my dad, Thomas, were sister and brother. Big Mike and I were first cousins. From...
Apr 73 min read


The Unforgettable Big Mike: A Story of Friendship and Tradition
“Boy” Arnold Newbold I was living in Cooperstown working at Treasure Cay Pool company when I first came over to GTC to play in a softball...
Mar 313 min read


Remembering Big Mike: A Tribute to Friendship and Kindness
Brendal Stevens Big Mike was a man large in stature, with a firm handshake and a very kind manner. He made a significant impression...
Mar 232 min read


Remembering Big Mike: A Pillar of Green Turtle Cay
Molly McIntosh "When I first came to GTC in 1986, the ferry was not running back then. I moved here in 1990 to work at Bluff House, and...
Mar 102 min read
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