Author: Staff Report

Ever heard of the B.E.G.? Meet them at Economic Summit 2023

February 23, 2023
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News

The Boca Economics Group is back at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, armed with their crystal balls and plenty of educated insights into the current and future state of the world. “We’ll be addressing...

Come for the cleanup, stay for the fun!

February 23, 2023
Staff Report
Community, News

The GICIA is holding an island-wide cleanup on Saturday morning, March 18. Hurricane Ian dealt Boca Grande a major blow and debris from its unrelenting winds still litters our island home. The Gasparilla...

The Strawberry Festival – traditional fun with some differences

February 23, 2023
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News

You don’t have to be silent when visiting the big tent with the auction items at the 2023 United Methodist Women’s annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday March 4. In fact, the Silent Auction...

JF Library Foundation presents Layng Martine Jr.

February 23, 2023
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News

The Johann Fust Library Foundation is excited to present accomplished songwriter and author Layng Martine, Jr., who will speak in the library loggia on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 4 p.m. Layng’s story...

Island beach accesses to soon be open

February 16, 2023
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News

Lee County has announced a phased reopening of beach parks, with Gasparilla Island beach accesses at the top of the list. The tentative opening is scheduled for early March. Lee County Parks &...

The UMW Strawberry Festival celebrates 30-plus years of helping the needy

February 16, 2023
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News

Fortunately for Boca Grande, neither Hurricane Ian nor the pandemic have been able to stop the United Methodist Women’s annual Strawberry Festival. On Saturday, March 4, the festival will return to...

‘Art on Banyan, Five Women’ exhibit coming soon

February 16, 2023
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News

It’s the sixteenth year of celebrating creative innovation for the “Art on Banyan: Five Women” Exhibit, presented at the Boca Grande Art Center. This year the group welcomes a new addition, ceramic...

OBITUARY: Richard Burroughs

February 16, 2023
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Obituaries

Richard Suppes Burroughs was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2, 1929 to Davis Carlisle Burroughs and Nancy Suppes Burroughs. He died at home on January 25, 2023. When Dick was 3 years old, his...

OBITUARY: Jeannie Redpath Becton

February 16, 2023
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Obituaries

Jean “Jeannie” Redpath Becton, who spent winter months in Boca Grande, artist and silversmith who was known for her infectious laugh, her creativity, and her generosity, died on February 3, 2023, at...

Major to present book at Fust Foundation presentation

February 9, 2023
Staff Report
Entertainment, News

On Thursday, Feb.16, local author Lindsay Major will speak about her book, “Lindsay Hughes Cooper: A Portrait.” Major is a former president and board member of the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Many...