Category: Events

Royal Palm comedy takes eccentric look at ‘80s art dealers

February 5, 2026
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BY ROBBIE STANLEY The Royal Palm Players heat up the stage next week with the sharp, witty comedy “Social Security,” opening Wednesday, Feb. 11. Written by Emmy- and Tony-winning playwright...

Sean Wilentz brings scholarly rigor to Bob Dylan

February 5, 2026
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Friends of Boca Grande’s Dod Fraser sat down for an interview last week with Sean Wilentz, the George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History at Princeton, and the “Historian-in-Residence...

Local historian talks Calusa, Timucua and of fishing practices

Some were snuggled in light blankets or wraps, others wore jackets and still others found a seat in the sunshine, but everyone who attended the first History Bytes program of the 2026 season in...

Camera Club talk features nature photographer Claudia Daniels

January 29, 2026
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Interested in capturing the beauty of sand, surf and light of Boca Grande’s beautiful beaches? Come to the Boca Grande Camera Club’s next meeting on February 3rd at 10 a.m. at the Crowninshield...

Fust plans Island Book Blast on Feb. 7

January 29, 2026
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For the first time in its history, the Johann Fust Library Foundation will present Island Book Blast – Boca Grande’s Book Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johann...

Events Roundup: Jan. 30-Feb. 5

January 29, 2026
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For a full list of events, check Ballyhoo on page 7. Friday, Jan. 30 • Farmer’s Market, Bayou • Sound Bath Experience, Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga • Gasparilla Island Tennis...

38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival set for this weekend

January 22, 2026
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The 38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Englewood Elks Lodge at 401 N. Indiana Avenue in...

Seagrass expert of renown to speak at Lemon Bay

The Lemon Bay Conservancy welcomes Dr. James W. Fourqurean, distinguished university professor and associate director, Institute of Environment, Florida International University, who will present...

Events Roundup: Jan. 23-29

January 22, 2026
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Friday, Jan. 23 • Farmer’s Market, Bayou • Boca Grande Art Center, Elegant Oyster Painting, 236 Banyan St. • Island Memories, Boca Grande Historical Society, Crowninshield Community...

Schmaltz & Pepper for All That Jazz

January 15, 2026
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Schmaltz & Pepper performed at the Crowninshield Community House on Monday, Jan. 12 as part of this year’s All That Jazz program. Contact Friends of Boca Grande at (941) 964-0827 for...