Tag: First Baptist Church of Boca Grande

Fire Dept. aids belfry placement

April 11, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Fire Department came the aid of First Baptist Church of Boca Grande with the installation of their new speaker system. Contributed photo

Carillon bells ring again, parsonage restored at First Baptist

Those on the island at noon and 5 p.m. will know what time it is without a watch or iPhone, as the carillon is now ringing at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande. “The Baptist Church carillon is...

First Baptist Church belfry and steeple rebuild continues

December 14, 2023
Garland Pollard
News

Contractors from Harper Little are this week rebuilding the trademark octagonal steeple of First Baptist Church. The reconstruction was not easy with eight sides that get narrow at the top. According...

Obituary: Janell H. Johnson

November 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Janell H. Johnson, formally of Boca Grande, Florida, passed away to her heavenly home on November 11, 2019. She was born October 29, 1926, in Arcadia, to Theodore and Hessie Mae Hargis. Although born...

A time-honored tradition: The Boca Grande Baptist Church to celebrate 110 years

December 21, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN As a labor of love, a small congregation has worked to preserve an island landmark over the past century. The historic First Baptist Church of Boca Grande will in 2019 celebrate the 110th...

Profile: Carol Napoli

March 3, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN. Retired licensed professional counselor Carol Napoli has been coming to Boca Grande seasonally for the past 20 years. Carol spent 18 years of her career in the Washington, DC area...

Christmas schedules for island churches and more

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

A beautiful Boca girl on Santa’s lap at the traditional Crowninshield Community House Christmas Eve celebration The Christmas season is upon us, and the island will be celebrating in many ways. On...