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Doro Bush Koch & South African Bishop Headline St. Andrew’s Speakers
October 19, 2023
Lisa Miller
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has set its special events and speakers for 2023-24 season.
“Their Faith And …” series includes Doro Bush Koch, who will speak Thursday, Jan. 18 at …
Capstan to lead golf tourney sponsorship
October 19, 2023
Along with a new venue, the Educate Boca Golf Scramble has a new Lead Presenting Sponsor – Capstan Financial Consulting Group.
This year’s tournament at Wellen Park Golf and Country Club on Nov…
Bell repair needed? Just call the BGFD
October 19, 2023
Firefighter Alex Moore (on the ground) and Firefighter Casey Taylor (on the truck).
Our firefighters have been known as “jacks of all trades” for many years, as they’ve helped perform tas…
Gasparilla Towns (That’s Plural!) Focus of History Opener
October 13, 2023
The Boca Grande Historical Society opened for the season on Tuesday, Oct 10. At the center is a new exhibit entitled One Island, Three Hometowns. It retells the story of Boca Grande through the th…
2023 Saturday Halloween Costume Contest is Back
October 12, 2023
Lee County announced on Wednesday that Boca Grande will have two options for those eager to celebrate the season. The previously announced “Fall Festival” will still be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on…
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…