Category: Events

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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Events

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...

World of mangroves the subject of conservation lecture series talk at Englewood Chamber of Commerce

SUP Englewood continues its popular Coffee & Conservation series, designed to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and connect with leading experts. The next...

Magano at Camera Club talks on light-painting and photography

January 15, 2026
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The Boca Grande Camera Club will host a presentation by renowned light-painting photographer Susan Magnano at 10 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Crowninshield, 240 Banyan St., and via Zoom. Magnano will...

Programs are back at Hermitage Manasota Key campus

January 15, 2026
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key has announced new programs in February of 2026, including a return to their Manasota Key campus. Pictured here and at top, Claire Chase, who will be...