Category: Events

Michael Burlingame

October 30, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Michael Burlingame author of “Abraham Lincoln: A Life” will present fresh insights into Lincoln’s life as a youth, lawyer, husband, father and leader on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the...

Talking with Roger Lewis on the upcoming Friends book season

October 23, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE Roger, it’s that time of year again! We’re here to talk about the speakers for the third annual “Roger’s Picks” series at the Friends of Boca Grande Community...

2025 Florida International Air Show set for Punta Gorda Airport Nov. 1-2

The weekend of November 1-2, the Blue Angels will headline the 2025 Florida International Air Show at the Punta Gorda Airport. The gates open at 9 a.m. and aerial performances begin at 12...

17th Annual Autumn Garden Festival at Edison and Ford Estates

October 20, 2025
Staff Report
Events, News

On November 22 through 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will hold its 17th annual Autumn Garden Festival. Over 80 garden vendors from...

Fust season: From Desi Arnaz to hostess Perle Mesta

October 16, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

This upcoming season marks the beginning of the Johann Fust Library Foundation’s milestone 75th year, and the 2025-2026 Literary Series offers the community the opportunity to see and hear...

Golf Tournament

The Southwest Florida Honor Flight is holding their 2025 Fall Golf Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Aileron Golf Club. Contact swflhonorflight@gmail.com

November Air Show

October 16, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

The 2025 Florida International Air Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Punta Gorda Airport. See FloridaAirShow.com

Camera Club sets out speaker list for year

October 16, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

The Boca Grande Camera Club launches its new 2025/2026 season with a series of guest speakers as well as field trips. This year, meetings will resume in the Crowninshield House of the Community...

Mote Aquarium opens in Sarasota Wednesday

The new Mote Science Education Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota is opening to the public next Wednesday, Oct. 8. Mote SEA will provide science education and enhanced levels of...

Lighthouse story time for children

October 2, 2025
Staff Report
Community, Events

Families enjoyed a cozy evening at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum last Thursday during the Barrier Island Parks Society’s “Lighthouses & Lullabies.” Children arrived in...