Category: Events

Ballyhoo: Upcoming events, retail in Boca Grande

June 6, 2024
Staff Report
Events

Support your local retail and restaurants. A few items from this week’s Ballyhoo: Barbara Anne’s: Celebrate Father’s Day at Barbara Anne’s with 20 percent off all men’s jewelry! Call...

Kids Classic tarpon June 8, focus on conservation

The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament is this Saturday, June 8, organized by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande...

Howl at the Moon tarpon tourney set for Saturday, June 1

Saturday event benefits Maritime Museum BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, PRESIDENT GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM The mighty “silver king” has been making a spectacular show in the Pass. Fishing...

Blue-Green Algae Task Force Meeting on Tuesday, June 4

The Florida Department of Environment Protection is hosting a meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Members of the public are invited to join in person at...

Island School Grads of 2024 tell of their future plans

Each year, the fifth graders at The Island School write of their favorite moments at the school, and their future plans, just before graduation. Below, our graduates: Sophie Benson I...

Graduation Parade set for Wednesday, May 29

On Wednesday, May 29th, The Island School will be hold a golf cart parade to recognize their 5th-grade graduates. Please join them in celebrating this milestone by stepping outside your business...

Best Freshman Thespian

Induction to Thespian Troupe 257, Thespian’s President’s List Scholar (cumulative grade point average 4.0 or higher), Best thespian and Troupe officer, Best supporting actor for her role in Beauty...

Island Tea … please.

Sharon Cross with her son Will and Dr. Sarah Babcock with her son James Hahn at The Island School Mother’s Day Tea last week. Those big smiles equate to a great time! Photos submitted

Boca Grande Chamber scholarships at Lemon Bay

Recipients for the 2024 Educate Boca Scholarship program of the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce are honored at Lemon Bay High School Senior Scholarship Night on Monday. Recipients were Marlee...

Lee County sponsors youth fishing tourney May 18

Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at Boca Grande Fishing Pier for the annual youth fishing tournament. This free tournament is open to all youths ages 13 and under...