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Film Festival begins with pre-festival party on Tuesday

The pre-festival kickoff for the 2022 Boca Grande Film Festival will be held this Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the Boca Grande Commu…

‘Dahling, there’s nothing in life that a little champagne can’t cure’

Focus of February 16 History Byte was Eleanor Aherne BY KAREN GRACE, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The February 16 Histo…

A little coffee, a little science … Mote Marine’s Erinn Mueller talks about coral reefs

The last time Dr. Erinn Mueller was in Boca Grande for a “Coffee with a Scientist” presentation was two years ago. As Mote’…

See Boca Grande homes from the inside out, sign up for home tour

The Boca Grande Art Center was bustling with activity as executive d…

Young Life program for teens, pre-teens looking for kids

BY SARAH SUWAK, YOUNG LIFE STAFF ASSOCIATE Young Life is a nonpro…

Strawberry Festival 2022 to feature 10 artisan tents, beloved traditions

The United Methodist Women’s annual Strawberry Festival is back – bigger and better – as it welcomes a group of off-island…

Kate Leigh mother and daughter resort wear … fashions not just for fun, but for breast cancer research as well

From a young age, Leigh Gale’s mother, Katherine, taught her that she could do anything she set her mind to it. “She ne…

Celebration of life for Ann Barry-Fitzgerald

The celebration of life service for Ann Barry-Fitzgerald will be held Saturday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Lighthouse United…

PROFILE: Sharon Yonker

Boca Blooms was as busy as a Starbucks in midtown Manhattan. Ladies meticulously selected their orchids as Sharon Yonker st…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Keeping Southwest Florida ‘bag free’

To the Editor: Recycling facilities are not able to process recyclables when they are in plastic bags. Plastic bags can…