FIVE YEARS AGO
The Bocapalooza reunion was held with the usual, huge amount of fun. It was a get-together for the young and old who called Boca Grande their hometown.
TEN YEARS AGO
Heidemar…
Above, the USS Nourmahal in Havana during World War II. The photo is from the National Archives, and was after she was requisitioned by the Navy as PG 72. Before that the Nourmahal was used by the U…
Whidden’s Marina will celebrate its centennial with a family fun Fish Fry and Music. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event promises Good Food, Great Company and Lasting T…
FIVE YEARS AGO
October breast cancer awareness month was highlighted with a personal story from Kathy James and her battle and survival with breast cancer.
TEN YEARS AGO
Natalie Spurgeon co…
FIVE YEARS AGO
The Boca Grande Historical Society made changes to their staff and officers, adding Kim Kyle as the new executive director and electing six new board members.
TEN YEARS AGO
M…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Larry McNiff of The Boca Grande Camera Club taught a Basics of Photography class to kids ages 6 to 12 at the Boca Grande Community Center.
TEN YEARS AGO
An exotic plant remov…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Island Chef Trish McIlroy won the NPC Ironman Masters 40+ division bodybuilding competition.
TEN YEARS AGO
Long-time island resident Zelma Otto celebrated her 90th birthday w…
BY JAMES J. BLAHA BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Pictured Above, Joe Spadaro. BGHS Archives
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
– H…
Above, rendering for the new house on 10th Street that would replace the current house, which was delisted as historic due to hurricane damage this week. Preservation Board documents
A damaged Sp…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Several people were spearfishing at the end of Belcher Road and were confronted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
TEN YEARS AGO
The Barrier Island Par…
