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February 12, 2026
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 a…

February 12, 2026
Fiery red sunsets aren’t just for the summer time. Karen and Chandler Converse were out for a nice boat ride and captured this gorgeous scene.                  Photo by Karen Converse

February 12, 2026
The Barrier Island Parks Society extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Grand Reopening this past Saturday. The event’s success was made possibl…

February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026
Lucas F. Martin, a frequent worker in Boca Grande died in a motorcycle accident in Port Charlotte on Jan. 25. The family is grieving the loss. “We are hanging in here about 15 minutes at a time,”…

February 12, 2026
Excitement is brewing for the 2026 Boca Grande Art On Park Avenue Festival coming up on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21-22. This curated fine art event will transform Park Avenue and 4th Street into a…

February 12, 2026
Susan Kerns, executive director of the Milwaukee Film Festival, will be one of two guest speakers at the 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival. Kerns will speak from noon to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19…

February 12, 2026
The Rev. Daphne Johnson of Lighthouse United Methodist Church has announced her retirement, effective June 30.  “When we arrived here almost three years ago, we assumed we would be here for six y…

February 12, 2026
Did you know that your heart beats about 100,000 times a day? According to the American Heart Association, a healthy heart pumps blood through a network of roughly 60,000 miles of blood vessels — en…

February 12, 2026
Non-perishable goods are needed for the program operated by Englewood Helping Hand, an Independent 501(c)3 non-profit agency. Donations can be put in the blue barrels located in front of the Post Of…