Category: Events

Gator Camp BBQ

Caroline Clabaugh won ribs from Gator Wilderness Camp School of Punta Gorda at the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce June Fun After Hours. They were picked up for a Pre-Fourth of July lunch...

The Bissell Pet Foundation sponsors Empty the Shelters pet adoptions

July 11, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News

The Bissell Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness based in Grand Rapids, will host its Empty the Shelters waived adoption fee event from July...

Red, White and Blue Parade

On July 4th an estimated 2,000 showed up for the annual Golf Cart Parade. See here for more photos. ...

Englewood Art Summer Market July 19-20

The Englewood Art Center, a division of Ringling College of Art and Design, is offering visitors and residents a chance to enjoy original artworks created by more than 20 area artists. EAC’s...

Golf cart parade on Fourth of July

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 Thursday, July 4 in the gravel lot at Scarpa’s Coastal. The parade...

Share the shore with nesting birds this Fourth

Although beachside fireworks shows are entertaining to people, the bursts of color and noise wreak havoc on coastal birds — especially for nesting species. After each fireworks explosion, birds...

Get prepped for the Fourth of July on Gasparilla Island

June 21, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News

A roundup of upcoming events and specials in Boca Grande and around Cape Haze and Charlotte County. Some events: Golf Cart Parade: Lineup for the Fourth of July parade begins on Thursday, July...

Preschool graduation celebrated

June 20, 2024
Staff Report
Education, Events

The Boca Grande Preschool held its graduation on Thursday, May 30. Twelve preschoolers graduated to kindergarten as family and friends gathered in the Parish Life Center. Each student was...

Educate Boca Scholarship Fund sets Golf Scramble date at The Gasparilla

The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Educate Boca Golf Scramble on Monday, Oct. 7. The Chamber’s “Educate Boca” Scholarship Fund is a non-profit corporation established...

Howl at the Ladies tourney this weekend

BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, GASPARILLA MARITIME MUSEUM PRESIDENT Ladies get ready to “Howl at The Moon” on Saturday, June 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. The tournament weekend begins with registration and...