Category: Events

2024 Boca Grande Chamber mixer

January 26, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News, Society

The Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce held their January mixer, hosted by Coastal Home Services, at the Chamber office office on Park Avenue. Below, some photos by the Boca Beacon’s Matt...

Chowder Dinner for The Island School at Beach Club

January 26, 2024
Garland Pollard
Events, Society

The Island School held their 8th Annual Chowder Dinner at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club this year. The chilly evening made it a perfect one for chowder. Dozens of local restaurants showed off...

Boca Grande Art Center Margaritaville is Saturday, Feb. 3

January 26, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News

The biennial Boca Grande Art Center fundraiser will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Crowninshield House at 240 Banyan Street. This event will feature exhibited artwork for...

Social: Royal Palm Sponsor Night at Boca Bay Powerhouse

Royal Palm Players hosted their Sponsor Appreciation Cocktail Party on Sunday, Jan. 14. It was a full house on a rainy evening. Below, photos. Shown below, from top row: Betsy Drake,...

2024 Chowder Dinner adds Super Day Express, Sassy Tarts

January 19, 2024
Staff Report
Education, Events

The Chowder Dinner for The Island School continues to add participants. Seven new eateries have recently joined the list for this fundraiser. The dinner is the PTO’s main fundraiser, and proceeds...

Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum set to reopen after Hurricane Ian restoration

January 19, 2024
Staff Report
Community, Events

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum, a cherished local landmark and the oldest structure on Gasparilla Island, is thrilled to announce its reopening to the public on Monday, Feb. 5. This...

Bishop Doug Scharf to visit Boca Grande, St. Andrew’s this Sunday

January 18, 2024
Staff Report
Community, Events, News

The Rt. Rev. Douglass Scharf, the Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, will visit St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Bishop Scharf was elected bishop coadjutor...

Thornton Wilder offered at Royal Palm Players

January 12, 2024
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events

Our Town will be presented by Royal Palm Players at 7 p.m. on January 18, 19 and 20. By BOOTS TOLSDORF A New Year. A New Beginning. We look ahead to making positive changes in our...

When powerful words and wicked martinis saved America’s public lands

January 12, 2024
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events

BY CANDICE SHY HOOPER On Wednesday, Jan. 17, Friends of Boca Grande Community Center will welcome acclaimed author Nate Schweber to tell the true and fascinating story of a small band of...

Chowder restaurants named for Jan. 19 Island School event at Beach Club

January 12, 2024
Garland Pollard
Community, Events

Dinner will soon be served. It is time for The Island School’s annual Chowder Dinner next Friday, Jan. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. The restaurants and eateries...