Category: Events

Island School Grads of 2024 tell of their future plans

Each year, the fifth graders at The Island School write of their favorite moments at the school, and their future plans, just before graduation. Below, our graduates: Sophie Benson I was...

Graduation Parade set for Wednesday, May 29

On Wednesday, May 29th, The Island School will be hold a golf cart parade to recognize their 5th-grade graduates. Please join them in celebrating this milestone by stepping outside your business or...

Best Freshman Thespian

Induction to Thespian Troupe 257, Thespian’s President’s List Scholar (cumulative grade point average 4.0 or higher), Best thespian and Troupe officer, Best supporting actor for her role in Beauty...

Island Tea … please.

Sharon Cross with her son Will and Dr. Sarah Babcock with her son James Hahn at The Island School Mother’s Day Tea last week. Those big smiles equate to a great time! Photos submitted

Boca Grande Chamber scholarships at Lemon Bay

Recipients for the 2024 Educate Boca Scholarship program of the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce are honored at Lemon Bay High School Senior Scholarship Night on Monday. Recipients were Marlee...

Lee County sponsors youth fishing tourney May 18

Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at Boca Grande Fishing Pier for the annual youth fishing tournament. This free tournament is open to all youths ages 13 and under...

2024 tarpon tournament season schedules are listed

Boca Grande has a full season of tarpon tournaments, offering different traditions and prizes. “The tournaments are a great tradition,” said Betsy Joiner, president of the Gasparilla Island Maritime...

Music fest has new headliner

The Boca Grande H2O Music Festival has a new headliner after country star Colt Ford suffered a heart attack after a concert in Arizona on Thursday, April 4. Ford is recovering but has canceled all...

Strawberry Festival women distribute $125,000

April 25, 2024
Staff Report
Community, Events, News

Seven area charities will share $125,000 in proceeds raised by the United Women in Faith (UWF) organization at the annual Strawberry Festival. UWF, formerly known as the United Methodist Women, is...

On Honor Flight to D.C.

April 19, 2024
Staff Report
Events

Rick Hugger arrives in Punta Gorda when the Southwest Florida Honor Flight returned home on Tuesday from their Mission XX with 99 veterans including four WWII, 10 Korean and 62 Vietnam era vets. ...