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Island TV brings you ‘A history of the Temp’

January 6, 2022
Du Pont, Crowninshield, Bush. These are just a few of the many notable names that have walked the streets of Boca Grande throughout the years. To honor and preserve the rich history of the isl…

EVENT POSTPONED: Chatham Rabbits folk duo to perform at Methodist Church

January 6, 2022
The Chatham Rabbits concert, scheduled for this Saturday, January 15 at 7 p.m. at the church has been postponed. Stay tuned for details on a new date and time. In the meantime, if you’ve purchased…

Dr. Mary Neal to talk about life after death experiences

January 6, 2022
St. Andrew’s Church welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author of “To Heaven and Back” on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 4 p.m. as the first guest speaker in the church’s “Faith and…” speaker series. Dr. …

‘An Evening of Music’ pairs The Hermitage and Royal Palm Players

January 6, 2022
Royal Palm Players’ sponsors are in for a rare and exciting opportunity to experience an evening with some of the world’s leading artists right here in Boca Grande. The Hermitage Artist Retrea…

Flipped truck, water rescue call and a towel on fire top the lists this week for Boca Grande Fire Department

January 6, 2022
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to numerous calls this week, including multiple alarm calls and ambulance calls. The highlights, though, are as follows: On Friday, Dec. 31 the fire d…

Feedback requested from past BGWC scholarship recipients

January 6, 2022
Most recent scholarship opportunity has a deadline of February 1 The Boca Grande Woman’s Club members would like to hear about the success of our scholarship recipients after graduation. If you…

Doug Tallamy wants you to change how you garden

January 6, 2022
Submitted by Cathy Ballman, Boca Grande Garden Club Doug Tallamy must have teenage fans galore. Any kid tasked with mowing the front lawn on a hot, sticky summer day would agree with his propos…

New book by island author available at local stores

January 6, 2022
The holidays are over and it’s time to reward yourself with a relaxing, quick reading, book that is sure to leave you with a smile. Sandy Jacobs’ new book, “After The Storm,” is now available …

First kids’ fishing tournament of 2022 scheduled for January 22

January 6, 2022
The first youth fishing tournament of the year, sponsored by the Boca Beacon and Lee County Parks & Rec., will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Boca Grande North Fishing Pier. The tourn…

Historic Preservation Board to discuss several interesting items

January 6, 2022
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, and several interesting items are up for discussion. A piece of isla…