Despite the chill in the air, close to 100 people showed up for the season’s first History Bytes program at the loggia of the Johann Fust Library. The topic was the History Center’s new exhibit, b…
The Gasparilla Inn history tour takes guests back in time
History Tour Guide Sandi Firtion had a full house on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 6 at The Gasparilla Inn and Club. A crowd of about 30…
Each Wednesday this February will be an opportunity to relive some of the most interesting aspects of Boca Grande history.
This year there is a twist, as three of the four presentations are bei…
FIVE YEARS AGO
The Harry Chapin Food Bank had a mobile food pantry to help federal employees during the federal government shutdown. The focus was on helping employees who were air traffic cont…
The Johann Fust Community Library has been at the core of the Boca Grande Community for decades, and now, after more than 74 years, the Johann Fust Library Foundation would like to share some of i…
FIVE YEARS AGO, 2019
The Vasher, Simmons, Dowgiallo, Stockdale and Tincher families enjoyed the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Redskins game as both teams vied for a seat at the NF…
By JOHN VALICKAS, Guest Columnist
Part of the uniqueness and the cultural identity that Boca Grande enjoys comes from its rich historical roots. Although many of the island’s historical structu…
FIVE YEARS AGO
The Burdettes welcomed another bundle into the family. Jenna Marie Burdette joined sisters Christina and Lindsay.
TEN YEARS AGO
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity dedica…
Last week, crews replaced the awnings on the Railroad Depot building.
They match the ones before Hurricane Ian.
The building dates from 1910, and is the former Charlotte Harbor and Northern…
Almost ten years ago, James Blaha joined the Board of Directors of the Boca Grande Historical Society, and he and Rose Marie Blaha began to volunteer at the History Center. Their combined back…
