Category: Events

Lineup for the 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival

Step into a world of storytelling, creativity and community. This year’s festival brings a hand-picked lineup of films that will inspire, entertain and spark meaningful conversations. Dive deeper...

Blueway Trails Talk

Liz Eastes is a Marine Environmental Specialist with Charlotte County and will be giving a lecture on the Blueway Trails of Charlotte County, and artificial reefs on Friday, Jan. 9 from 10:30...

Sawfish expert at State of Waterkeeper event

Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh will welcome Dr. Gregg Poulakis of the Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to discuss the endangered smalltooth...

Christmas Church Services 2025

December 18, 2025
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Events, News

Lighthouse United Meth. Church December 24 • Family Service 5 p.m. • Traditional candlelight service 7 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Cath. Church December 24 •...

Grande Chorus Christmas Concert

December 18, 2025
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Community, Events

The Grande Chorus held its Happy Holidays community concert this week on Sunday and Monday evenings at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Session 2 rehearsals begin in January. To find out more about...

Santa pancakes

December 11, 2025
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Events, News, Police & Fire

The Englewood Fire Department invites the community to its Firehouse Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Station 71, 599 S. Indiana Ave. Everyone is...

Sidemen of Note at the Crowninshield

December 11, 2025
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Events

Tab Laven, Eddie Kilgallon and Jeff Dayton with Sidemen of Note performed to a sold-out crowd on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9 at the Crowninshield Community House. This show is one in the Rhythm &...

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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Entertainment, Events, News

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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Entertainment, Events, News

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...