BALLYHOO ONLINE: What’s open, what’s closed

This listing is intended to provide helpful information as best we could determine with limited personal, phone and internet access. If you have updated information for this list, please email: chopkins@bocabeacon.com, call our office at (941) 964-2995, or visit us in person at 431 Park Avenue. 

*Please note that your favorite establishments may require cash only, due to intermittent internet connectivity.

Restaurants, Grocery & Grab-n-go

Bella Vida … Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located in the Railroad Plaza. (941) 855-9534.

George & Cindy’s Food Trailer at Whidden’s… Open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at Whidden’s Marina.

Hudson’s Grocery … Currently open Monday through Saturday but subject to change. Located at 441 Park Avenue. (941) 964-2621.

Kappy’s Island Shoppe/Market  … Working hard to re-open. Hoping for late October or early November. 5800 Gasparilla Rd. (941) 964-2506.

Keylime Bistro Boca Grande/The Loose Caboose Ice Cream… Anticipates opening early November. 

Millers Dockside/Eagle Grille … Open Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Buffet only. 220 Harbor Dr. (941) 964-8000.

Outlet at The Innlet … Opening soon. 11th Street & E. Railroad Avenue. (941) 964- 4610.

Pink Pony… Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 421 Park Ave. (941) 964-0109.

Scarpa’s Coastal … Open Tuesday through Saturday. Serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. with a limited menu. Located at 321 Park Avenue. (941) 964-0806.

Sinclair’s Food Truck… Open Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone. Located next door to Hudson’s in downtown Boca Grande. 

Sister’s Restaurant… Open Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 7 p.m. with a limited menu. Railroad Plaza. (941) 964-2002

The Pink Elephant … Opening soon. 491 Bayou Ave. (941) 964-4540.

The Temptation Restaurant … Working hard to open soon. 350 Park Ave. (941) 964-2610.

Tortuga … Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. *offering an island worker discount. 421 Park Ave. (941) 964-0109.

Retail Establishments

Ariel Ltd. … Hoping to open early December. Located at 444 4th Street. (941) 964-0480.

Aqua Boutique… Opening soon, aiming for Nov. 1. Check out their Instagram account at aquaboutiquebg for online shopping. Aqua Boutique is located at 421 Park Ave. (941) 964-2209.

Barbara Anne’s Jewelry & Repair… Working hard to re-open. Hoping for mid-November. 443 4th St. (941) 964-1776. 

Barnichol Hardware… Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (941) 964-2570.

Boca Blooms… Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are located at 411 Palm Avenue. (941) 964-1111.

Boca Grande Trading Company … Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 480 E. Railroad Avenue, Ste 2. (941) 964-0284.

Boo Gemes… Physical location closed. Shop online at boogemes.com and 20 percent of your total purchase will be donated to the Boca Grande Woman’s Club for their Hurricane Ian Relief Fund. Railroad Plaza. boogemes.com.

Fugate’s/The Patio Shop … Open today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and next week seven days from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (941) 964-2323.

Gasparilla Adventures … Opening on Monday, Oct. 24 and open daily thereafter from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 321 Park Avenue. (941) 964-0711.

Gasparilla Outfitters/Special Effects… Opening Monday, Oct. 24. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 431 Park Avenue. (941) 964-0907.

Kappy’s Island Shoppe  … Working hard to re-open. Hoping for late October or early November. (941) 964-2506.

Made to Inspire … Opening Tuesday, Nov. 1 and will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located in the Old Theatre building next to Scarpa’s Coastal. (239) 250-2094.

Park Avenue Wine & Spirits … Working hard to open very soon. 350 Park Ave. (941) 964-2327.

Sunsets of Boca Grande … Opening soon. 443 4th St. (941) 855-9834.

The Palm on Park… Hoping to open early December. Located at 444 4th Street. (941) 964-4448. 

The Sun Porch… Hoping to open soon. Located in the Railroad Plaza in downtown Boca Grande. (941) 964-2567.

Whidden’s Marina … Lots of work going on. Hoping to open soon. 190 E. 1st Street (941) 964-2878.

Full-Service Salons & Massage

Babb’s Barber Shop … Has a temporary location set up at All About You Salon, 2440 S. McCall Rd. in Englewood. (941) 697-1220.

James Griffith Salon at The Gasparilla Inn & Club… Hoping to be open on island soon. Boca Grande clients being served at Venice location. (941) 202-1136 

Additional Information

Boca Grande Health Clinic …Located at 320 Park Avenue. (941) 964-2276. 

Englewood Bank … Open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until  5 p.m. 301 Park Avenue. (941) 964-9096.

Johann Fust Community Library … Closed until further notice. 1040 W. 10th Street. (941) 964-2488.

Boca Grande Community Center… Open with full facilities except playground and basketball courts. (941) 964-2564. 

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum & Gift Shop … All activities are postponed, and the office is closed until further notice. Visit bips.org.

The Gasparilla Inn & Club and its outlets … Will be closed until December 15. (941) 964-4500.

Churches

Lighthouse United Methodist Church – 300 Gilchrist Avenue. Worship service held at 10 a.m. bglighthouseumc.com.

First Baptist Church – Hoping to resume services next door soon. (941) 964-2386.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church – 240 Park Avenue. Weekday mass at 8 a.m., Saturday Vigil mass is at 5 p.m., Sunday masses at 9 & 10:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturdays 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. (941) 964-2254. 

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church– 390 Gilchrist Ave. Sunday worship is online at at 9:30 a.m. live-streamed on YouTube. Pastoral care is always available by calling (941) 964-2257, ext. 1.  standrewsbocagrande.org.