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Snook, redfish to be catch-and-release only until FWC re-evaluates

August 31, 2018
STAFF REPORT – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has temporarily made snook and redfish catch-and-release only from the northernmost point of Anna Maria Island in Manatee …

Be an ‘ark’ angel with heifer.org

December 22, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande resident Libby Frazier is spearheading a campaign to “Build an Ark” to help a community of people who are lacking the basic necessities to sustain healthy lives. For the …

BIPS announces new 2017-2020 strategic plan

November 24, 2017
PROVIDED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – Nearly 30 years ago, a group of concerned island residents set out to rescue the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at the south end of the island from decad…

Chamber Christmas Walk this weekend

November 24, 2017
All are invited to attend the annual Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday, Nov. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Boca Grande village will be ringing with Christmas cheer. Stroll…

Lighthouse up for state funding, Benacquisto amendment to bill accepted

April 21, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Last week a proposed amendment to Session Bill 2500 by Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto was adopted, which means the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse is now in line to receive som…

Woman’s Club awards more than $200,000 in grants for 2017

April 7, 2017
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club announced this week that more than $200,000 will be awarded to 20 local nonprofit organizations through the Club’s 2017 Community Grant program. The funding will provid…

They’re here! Seriously, they’re here!

April 7, 2017
Strap yourself in, take your nitroglycerin pills if you got ‘em, and inhale slowly … the 4-digit books are here! If you are an island resident, you are entitled to one free phone book. Additional…

Here comes Peter Cottontail! Candy needed for egg hunt, please

April 7, 2017
Come one, come all to the annual Boca Grande egg hunt on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center. Children up to the age of 11 are welcome to join in the fu…