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Farmers’ Market Returns to Boca Grande Dec. 15, 2023

October 12, 2023
The debris is gone from Wheeler Road, and on December 15 the Boca Grande Farmers Market will be returning to its traditional place.  “YES, we will be back!” said Betsy Ventura, one of the …

County permanently changes Turkey Hoop Shoot, ‘Fall Festival’ to Thursdays

October 5, 2023
If you thought like we did that last year’s Halloween Carnival and Turkey Hoop Shoot were changed to Thursdays because of Hurricane Ian issues, you were incorrect. Lee County Parks & Recreatio…

BGHPB to vote on Tower Landing, discuss Octopus Tree

October 5, 2023
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Woman’s Club Room of the Boca Grande Community Center to discuss issuing a Special Certific…

Five more years: Lee County renews lease for Fust Library

October 5, 2023
At their Oct. 3, 2023 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Lee County approved and extended their lease with the Johann Fust Library Foundation, Inc. for the Boca Grande branch library. The l…

As we say good bye to one, we welcome another

October 5, 2023
It’s official. Fr. Anthony Hewitt has been installed as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic parish. While Father Anthony took over his duties in Boca Grande in July, there were some formalities t…

‘Book of Charlie’ author to present for Fust Foundation

October 5, 2023
The Johann Fust Library Foundation looks forward to hosting another spectacular season of literary events in the 2023-2024 Literary Series, which will begin on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. with awar…

Boca Grande Lighthouse work yet to commence …  but will soon

September 28, 2023
Work has still not yet begun on repairs to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse.  “A start date is anticipated within the next 30 days,” said Brooke Keck, of the Florida Department of Environme…

Dog park completion and pickleball in new Lee County budget

September 28, 2023
The most recently approved budget for Lee County, passed Sept. 19 and unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners, will total approximately $2.5 billion.  The county has earmarked two spec…

Sitting down with Roger Lewis to discuss the new ‘Friends’ season of programming

September 28, 2023
BB: Last year was the first for Roger’s Picks lecture series with Friends of Boca Grande and it seems it is renewed for this year. How do you feel about the picks for the coming year? RL: They …

Boca Grande Halloween Carnival/Fall Festival scheduled

September 28, 2023
The island’s annual Halloween Carnival, sponsored by Lee County Parks & Recreation, Friends of Boca Grande and the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, will be held on  Thursday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 5:30 …