Author: Anna Ridilla

Signs aid Range Light navigation

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
News

Visitors might notice some new additions to the Gasparilla Lighthouse or “Range Light” park as the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) works to refurbish it after two devastating hurricanes. BIPS’...

Island 5K returns for St. Patrick, March 17

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Events, News

An island 5K race which has not been held since before COVID-19 has been revived by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. The St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Run 5K begins at 7:30 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day,...

Cars and Coffee teams up with WINK to feed Southwest Floridians

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News, Events, News

This month’s “Cars and Coffee” is an extra special one, because John Zahner and Liz Leeds of Michael Saunders and Company are teaming up with WINK news to raise money to feed Southwest Florida families. “We...

‘Putting Around Boca’ golf Fire Dept. event set for March 23

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Events, News

As the Boca Grande Fire Department’s “Putting Around Boca” mini-golf fundraiser in March continues to grow in scale, they have decided to work with the county to block off the street for the event,...

Steinbrenner daughter talks Yankees and Yogi Berra

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News, News

General Partner and Vice Chairperson of the New York Yankees and Boca Grande homeowner Jennifer “Jenny” Steinbrenner Swindal attended the screening of “It Ain’t Over” on Wednesday morning of the 2024...

Maggie’s cookies with island pedigree

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Featured News, News

Maggie Bush was not a baker by profession, but when she needed something to bring to a potluck or a friend having a bad day, she knew her cookies would be a hit. It all started around five years ago...

Historic Preservation Board approves projects

February 15, 2024
Anna Ridilla
News

Two projects, including a signature house at 181 Gilchrist Ave., were unanimously approved by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The proposed house on Gilchrist is...

History Bytes: A ‘true Southern lady’ Mary Ellen Vickers Parkinson

February 15, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Community History

The second History Bytes program for 2024 featured Boca Grande native Carolyn Parkinson Nabers sharing about her mother’s life on the island. Mary Ellen Vickers Parkinson was “a true Southern lady,”...

From pirates to the Pelican Room

The Gasparilla Inn history tour takes guests back in time History Tour Guide Sandi Firtion had a full house on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 6 at The Gasparilla Inn and Club. A crowd of about 30...

Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit Boca Grande Preschool

The Boca Grande Preschool will hold their annual “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. The preschool is a nonprofit, nondenominational...