Category: Events

Fourth of July golf cart parade begins in the cool morning

Independence Day is right around the corner, and lineup for Boca Grande’s annual Fourth of July parade begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4 in the gravel lot on the side of the Old Theatre...

Ladies Howl events set for weekend at Scarpa’s, Whidden’s

Ladies Howl at Moon Tournament is this weekend. There are two days of events. The tournament will be held Saturday, June 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. The Ladies Night Out captain’s party is on...

Howl at the Moon this Saturday

The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum will hold the Howl at the Moon tarpon fishing tournament from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. The live-bait event has an $800 entry fee. A...

COLUMNS: BART DESTEFANO

Restrictions on beach parking will affect livelihoods BY BART DESTEFANO,SOUTH BEACH BAR & GRILL I am writing in response to the proposed restricted parking measures in Boca Grande. While...

Art festival begins tarpon season of events on May 13

Excitement is brewing as anglers and artists prepare for the 2025 “World’s Richest” Tarpon Tournament and the Annual Boca Grande Tarpon Festival May 13 to 16 in downtown Boca Grande. The...

Rhythm and Boots

April 25, 2025
Staff Report
Events

The Gibson Brothers performed their award-winning bluegrass music at the community center on Tuesday evening this week. This marked the final performance this season in the Rhythm and Boots series...

Star of Easter

April 24, 2025
Staff Report
Community, Events

Community gathered at sunrise Easter Sunday for worship. More photos here Photo by Dusty

April 24, 2025
Staff Report
Events

Volunteers from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande shown from left: Audrey Knapp, Regina Rockefeller, Janet Williams, Ginny Bryant, Betsy Reinert gathered around a festively decorated...