Category: Events

McDonald’s CEO helping Charlotte small biz

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

Built to Last: What Winning Restaurants Do Differently, an in-person program featuring restaurant industry leader Ed Rensi, will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 23,, at the Military...

Frederick Ryan tells tales of White House wines and presidents

February 19, 2026
Garland Pollard
Events, News

Media entrepreneur Frederick Ryan came to Boca Grande to speak on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Ryan is the former chairman of the board of directors of the White House Historical Association. His interest in...

Events Roundup: Feb. 20-26

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Friday, Feb. 20 Farmers Market, Bayou Boca Grande Film Festival (through Saturday, Feb. 21) Boca Grande Art Center, create a resin charcuterie board History & Heritage, Bob...

A Night at the Library with Michael Connelly

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

Bestselling author Michael Connelly spoke Friday, Feb. 6 at the Annual Benefit for the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Connelly, who has created characters like LAPD detective Harry Bosch, defense...

Strawberry Festival date set for March 7

BY SUSAN HANAFEE It’s time again to think about eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction and checking out the bargains, books, paintings, jewelry and other goodies at the...

Island Book Blast authors

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

At the Saturday Island Book Blast, above, Brit Hume and Michael Alexander; below left, Candice Shy Hooper, Linda Fairstein and Cappy Powell speak to Barbara Edgerton. Right, Judy and Michael...

All That Jazz

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

Jazz and contemporary vocalist, Jane Monheit, with pianist Max Haymer entertained this week at Crowninshield Community House as part of the All That Jazz program offered by Friends of Boca...

Brew with a View

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

An amazing time while at Brew with a View with Mary Lundeberg at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse last week. Photo submitted

Conservation Alliance event set

The Gulf Conservation Alliance will host its signature fundraising and awareness event, the “Evening for Conservation,” on February 28 at the Crowninshield Community House, at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m....

Royal Palm comedy takes eccentric look at ‘80s art dealers

February 5, 2026
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

BY ROBBIE STANLEY The Royal Palm Players heat up the stage next week with the sharp, witty comedy “Social Security,” opening Wednesday, Feb. 11. Written by Emmy- and Tony-winning playwright...