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January 30, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in Boca Grande and a return to the Hermitage Beach in Sarasota County. The Boca…

January 29, 2026
Above, one of 25 new homes. Photos submitted BY HOPE FOR HAITIANS  After a six-year pause, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians will welcome supporters back for its first in-person fundraising event…

January 29, 2026
BOCILLA Bocilla Islands Conservancy to host Art in the Palms event The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the Art in the Palms event on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is a community celebration of ar…

January 29, 2026
Earlier this week, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation, in partnership with Friends of Boca Grande, hosted a special Grande Rounds program, “Inside the Future…

January 29, 2026
Navigating the Journey: Quality of Life and Faith St. Andrew’s Church will host Prof. Shelli Feder, a leading national expert in palliative and end-of-life care, for a special community presentat…

January 29, 2026
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 Comm…

January 29, 2026
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 Fust Comm…

January 29, 2026
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on February 11, 2026 to review a number of cases, including the new location for the Boca Grande Preschool and repairs to the Amory C…

January 29, 2026
A number of island residents along the beachfront and Gilchrist area have filed a suit against a defunct Boca Grande corporation to clear up their property titles.   An “Affidavit of Diligent Sea…

January 29, 2026
Pictured here, a working hydrant tested after Hurricane Milton. The Gasparilla Island Water Association expect to have new replacement fire hydrants delivered to the island this week. There are arou…