Category: Events

Kids Needs visit to Methodist Pancake Breakfast

April 9, 2026
Staff Report
Community, Events

School administrators from Charlotte County who help with Kids Needs visited Lighthouse Methodist Church annual pancake breakfast last Thursday. Lighthouse Methodist Church is a donor of Kids...

The Great Seashell Hunt

Barrier Island Parks Society and Florida Park Service held their Great Seashell Hunt last week. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse created their own version of a Easter egg hunt. This group participated...

Tasting and engraving at the Temp

April 9, 2026
Staff Report
Events

The Temptation Restaurant hosted a bottle engraving and tasting event last Thursday, April 2. Kyla, Ed and Travis Walerko took advantage of the free engraving. Photo by Matt

Good Friday, Easter worship and events

Easter is early this year, and all of the island traditions are scheduled and underway for the busy weekend ahead. Easter weekend begins on Good Friday with Stations of the Cross at noon. The...

Barefoot Movement comes to the Community Center

April 2, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

The Barefoot Movement came to the Community Center March 30, with lead Noah Wall, and Tommy Norris on the mandolin. The group brought a fresh approach to covers of Blue Oyster Cult and Roberta...

Roger’s Picks: Apple in China

March 26, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

This week’s Roger’s Picks featured journalist Patrick McGee highlighting his recent book “Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company.” McGee (above left) shown here with Roger...