Author: Staff Report

The phone books are here! The phone books are here!

March 25, 2022
Staff Report
News

The 2022 phone books will be available for pickup today, Friday, March 25 from noon to 2 p.m., as well as Monday, March 28 from noon to 2 p.m. and Wednesday, March 30 from noon to 2 p.m. Pickup...

Methodist women distribute $95,000 from Strawberry Festival … that’s a lotta berries!

March 25, 2022
Staff Report
News

The United Methodist Women of Boca Grande 2022 Strawberry Festival will be distributing $95,000 to local charities and to an organization that is providing funds to benefit the peoples of the Ukraine,...

A sad goodbye to a friend

March 25, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

On Sunday, March 20 Pastor Matthew Williams announced to his congregation at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church that he would be moving on from the island in July. “I was approached with an incredible...

Stop by Whidden’s and see the marina in a whole new light

March 17, 2022
Staff Report
News

This Saturday, March 19, The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum is proud to introduce a mix of old and new together, as they honor the Whidden sisters’ legacy. The program will run from 3 to 6 p.m....

Island School Dribblers to perform at PTO lemonade stand on March 30

The smooth moves of The Island School Dribblers will be featured at on Wednesday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m., while The Island School’s PTO runs a lemonade stand to raise money for the school. Dribbler’s...

Yeah, you right! It’s time for the annual Bike Parade & Spring Fair

March 11, 2022
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News

It’s time to laugh, play and let the good times roll at the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair! This year the theme of the fair is Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler or “Let the Good Times Roll.” This...

Festival furniture event on Gulf Boulevard March 19

March 11, 2022
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News

The 2022 United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival may be over, but the goal of raising money for charity continues with a furniture sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 19 at the home of...

Englewood Invitational Spring Art Festival to feature 40 artists and craftsmen this weekend

March 11, 2022
Staff Report
Entertainment

The Englewood Invitational Spring Art Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Englewood Elks Club at 401 N. Indiana Avenue in Englewood. This...

Enthusiastic golfers participate in ‘Shootout’ to benefit Island School

Pictured above is Rick Ganong of Boca Grande who won the the prize in the final shootout. All photos provided by Grits Photography. The Island School, a tuition-free charter school for grades K-5,...

Pirate Family Fun Night Rebooted, set for March 11

March 4, 2022
Staff Report
Community, News

Lee County Parks & Recreation will host the first annual Family Fun Night, 5 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First Street West, Boca Grande. Bring the family and...