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A true celebration of a Boca Grande Christmas …

■ BY VINNIE PORTELL For 63 years, citizens of the Boca Grande community have gathered in the center of town to  celebrate …

Upcycle your books and make some hedgehog tree art at the same time

■ STAFF REPORT Do you enjoy holiday crafts? Here is a perfect opportunity to makes something special this year. Learn to …

Christakos led lively discussion at last Boca Grande Camera Club meeting

■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB At the last meeting of the Boca Grande Camera Club, island resident and club me…

Glass Bottom Rentals offering free kayak trials on December 10

■ STAFF REPORT Have you crossed the bridges to Boca Grande recently…

Profile Jack Cosgrove

■ BY SUE ERWIN Jack Cosgrove is relishing life in Boca Grande. He’s…

Obituary John Shaw

John I. Shaw Jr, 82, of Southport, Conn., died peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital from complica…

Art Center thanks all island businesses, organizations for their support of the arts

To the Editor: Each organization on Boca Grande is fortunate to have local businesses that believe in the non-profit commu…

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust event tickets on sale now for February 2 event at Gasparilla Inn Beach Club

To the Editor: Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for the 9th annual Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Boca Grande fun…

O, Christmas tree! to be lit up by firefighters

■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community C…

Have you seen the holes in the road? It’s ok, it’s a GIWA thing

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve noticed the two holes in the road on Park Avenue just outside The Temptation Restaurant, don’t fr…