Skip to main content

Archives

, ,

Long ballots make need for voter study and preparation in November election 

Because of a complex ballot in November and the possibility of longer lines, local election officials are asking citizens t…
, ,

Preservation Board approves Tesla array, cottage renovation

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved four projects at their Sept. 11, 2024 meeting, including t…
,

Roof tiling continues, leak fixes at Community Center

Work continues on the tile roof of the Boca Grande Community Center, which was damaged by Hurricane Ian. This repair work i…

Cardboard boat racing with Englewood Sailing

Englewood Sailing Association hosted the Cardboard Boat Races on Sat…
, ,

1949: Boca Grande’s first newspaper, the Boca Grande Journal

BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The year…
, ,

Artificial Intelligence and the year ahead at Friends

Editor’s Note: The Friends of Boca Grande just released their 2024-25 Happenings booklet, in mail soon. On the cover is…

Bicycle safety signs now up on Causeway

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has installed six new bike signs at each bridge approach. The signs, which were agre…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Florida to Michigan and back, with Friends, Josh Cross

The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center is a hub for entertaining, educational and thought-provoking programs that…
, , ,

EcoWatch: State Park plans stop due to brave informant

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray, where nature may heal and give strength to body and s…
, ,

Solar roofs and renovations to historic cottage slated

At top, plans for one of the two solar projects in front of the Historic Preservation Board. The panels are on the rear of…