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Garden Club has visit from Orlando’s FarmGal
On Wednesday, March 4, Eileen Tongson, owner of FarmGal Flowers, an urban flower farm and design studio in Orlando, was a s…
Books, art and family fun will come together at the Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival
The Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival will unite authors, artists, performers and families for a full day celebrati…
Iacocca-era special still runs
A relic of the Lee Iacocca era visited the island last week with a 1991 convertible Dodge Shadow. The car was also known as…
Charles Edward ‘Ched’ McConnell, 1948-2026
Charles Edward McConnell (Ched) of Boca Grande, Florida, passed away…
Events Roundup: March 27-April 2
Friday, March 27
Farmers Market, Bayou (last market on April 3)…
Michael Alexander: On the Wing of Eternity
In 2021, Michael Alexander began a personal journey to uncover the life of his father who died during World War II. He inte…
New director of Lemon Bay Conservancy Michelle VanderHaar
Within minutes of meeting Michelle VanderHaar, the new executive director of the Lemon Bay Conservancy, it is obvious that…
Fire Department calls increase from 2025
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 58 calls for assistance in February 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during t…
Friends support for Fire Department
The Friends of the Boca Grande Fire Department are pleased to report that the response to the request for funds to replace…
Sawfish spotting in Mercabo Cove
Since acquiring the Mercabo Cove property in 2016, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has been…











