Author: Staff Report

Disaster Fund for business now at $2 million of $3 million goal

A disaster fund to help some island businesses get back up and running quickly after two hurricanes is now at $2 million in cash and commitments, with a $3 million goal. Last week the fund was $1.5...

Vote at Methodist Church Election Day

October 31, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

In-person voting for Precinct 122, typically held at the Boca Grande Community Center, will instead take place at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church for the Nov. 5 general election.The Community...

Placida resort and condo project wins final Charlotte approval

October 31, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

Last week, Jay and Cookie Feinberg won a Final Detail Site Plan approval for their Boca Grande Peninsula Resort & Marina project in Placida. The property is the old Gasparilla Fishery. “It’s...

Business and Real Estate: Landside concession reopening at Don Pedro

October 31, 2024
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

Glass Bottom site washed out at Boca Grande Fishing Pier The land side of Don Pedro State Park is open, and its concession, SUP Englewood, will reopen Nov. 1, after only minor flooding damage. “We...

Chemical waste, lithium disposal day on Wednesday, Nov. 6 on island

October 30, 2024
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

Boca Grande residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals on Wednesday,...

Woman’s Club donates $300K for Boca Grande Disaster Fund

October 25, 2024
Staff Report
Featured News, News

In keeping with our mission, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has made a gift of $300,000 to the Boca Grande Disaster Fund. The Club made this leadership gift to inspire others to invest in the effort...

Woman’s Club scholarship applications

October 25, 2024
Staff Report
Education, News

The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club will be accepting scholarship applications starting November 1, 2024, for the 2025–2026 school year. Applicants for the program must meet...

Grande Chorus finds Christmas concert home

October 25, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Grande Chorus is planning to proceed with its Christmas concert with regular members and would like to invite others to join. Because of the closure of the Community Center, practices will take...

Mt. Wheeler of sand operation

October 25, 2024
Staff Report
News

Above, the sand sifting process on Wheeler, after being trucked from streets across the island. Wheeler is normally the location for the dog park and tennis courts, but the grass areas have done double...

Royal Palm Players’ temporary office

Editor’s Note: The Royal Palm Players sent out this letter to patrons and theatergoers. Dear Patrons and Friends: We hope this email finds you safe and sound. Our hearts go out to everyone affected...