Category: Events

Seashells lecture of Barrier Island Parks series at Lighthouse

The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) hosted its third Brew With A View on Wednesday, Dec. 3, featuring Meredith Blain with the Englewood Shell Club. “There are seashells on all seven...

Upcoming December Music

December 4, 2025
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Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols Join the members of Gulf Cove United Methodist Church for special Christmas programs of music on Sunday, Dec. 14. The “Festival of Lessons and Carols”...

Upcoming Events: Dec. 13-17

December 4, 2025
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Suddenly in Command This boating safety primer is designed for those who are not generally at the helm. It will help participants to be prepared with the basics of boating and boating safety in...

Lighting of the Lighthouse at Port Boca Grande set for Dec. 13

December 4, 2025
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Barrier Island Parks Society is holding their celebration of the lighting of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Saturday, Dec. 13 with events starting at 5:30 p.m., 880 Belcher Road, Boca...

Christmas Walk is Saturday; Tree Lighting Sunday

Save the dates for Christmas Events Christmas Walk … The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Christmas Walk in Downtown Boca Grande on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 8...

Upcoming Events: December 2025-January 2026

November 26, 2025
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Boca Grande Sleuths Join the sleuths on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. as they investigate “Snow” by John Banville presented by Susan Hanafee. This free event is held in the Boca Grande Community...

Ladies Fa La La La Luncheon at Lighthouse United Methodist Church

November 26, 2025
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Community, Events, News

Ladies (not just Methodists!) are invited to the Fa La La La Luncheon at Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 325 West 3rd St. at Gilchrist Ave. on Monday, December 8 at 11:30 a.m., in their...

Pioneer Plaza to Host First Art Festival of the Season

November 24, 2025
Alici Ouellette
Events, News

The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. While previously held at Englewood Elks Lodge, the art...

Registration on for 2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opening Jan. 17

The Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The annual all-island tournament will be held at the Boca Bay Pass Club, The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club...

Farmer’s Market returns Friday

The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant. The market will run each Friday through the spring...