Category: Events

Strawberry plans

February 27, 2025
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Entertainment, Events, News

Join the fun at the 2025 Strawberry Festival starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church at 3rd and Gilchrist. Strawberry shortcake, brats, hotdogs, music by...

Tom Rush performs at Community Center

February 27, 2025
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Events, News

Legendary folk singer, songwriter and guitarist Tom Rush performed at the Boca Grande Community Center on Tuesday evening. Photo by Matt

Evan Thomas to explore the moral and strategic dilemmas of atomic bomb

February 20, 2025
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Entertainment, Events, News

Acclaimed author and historian Evan Thomas will deliver a compelling presentation on the complex decision to use the atomic bomb at the end of World War II. The event, scheduled for Wednesday,...

Getting ready for Strawberry Festival on Saturday, March 1

BY SUSAN HANAFEE Imagine having a great time eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction, and checking out the bargains and books at the annual Strawberry Festival in Boca...

Folk and guitar legend Tom Rush performing Tuesday at Community Center

“Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” – James Taylor Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration, a journey...

Art On Park returns to Boca Grande this weekend as Chamber event

February 20, 2025
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The Boca Grande Art On Park Avenue Festival returns to the island on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23. This juried and curated art event will transform Park Avenue and 4th Street into a live...

All That Jazz

February 13, 2025
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Events

The Lost Melody jazz trio performed at the All That Jazz event on Monday in the Community Center Auditorium. Photo by Cheryl

Books & Things

February 13, 2025
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Ahead: Evan Thomas Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II by American journalist Evan Thomas is at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 Thomas takes us on the...

Josh Whitman, University of Illinois

February 13, 2025
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Events, News

Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics for the University of Illinois, spoke to the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Thursday, Feb. 13. He is pictured here with Secretary Sam Skinner, at left, a graduate of...

Free Boca Grande Film Festival opener on Tuesday, Feb. 18

February 13, 2025
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Entertainment, Events, News

One Chance is the true story of amateur opera singer and meek shop clerk, Paul Potts, who was riddled by a streak of bad luck when, on a lark, he auditioned for “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2007. He...