Community
Friends speaker to discuss The Marquis de Lafayette:Facts you probably didn’t know
November 9, 2023
From New York Times bestselling author Mike Duncan comes the story of the Marquis de Lafayette, to be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Duncan, a self-described …
Interested in becoming a Fust docent? Maybe taking a tour? Read more here
November 9, 2023
The Johann Fust Community Library has been at the core of the Boca Grande Community for decades, and now, after more than 70 years, the Johann Fust Library Foundation would like to share some of i…
Tropical Nights to feature two Neiman serigraphs (a few other familiar artists will be there, too)
November 9, 2023
Two rare Neiman serigraphs will be auctioned off at the YMCA 27th Annual Tropical Nights fundraiser on November 18, 2023. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. at Palm Island Resort. Cocktails and gourmet…
Bocaween 2023
November 2, 2023
WINNERS OF THE 2023 LEE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST: Ages 0-3: Silas Swartzendruber; Alfred Norberg; Izzy Freeman Ages 4-5: Landon Ringeisen; Noah Branham; Alma (no …
5th Street Veteran’s Memorial to be unveiled November 8, reception to follow at History Center
October 30, 2023
The renewed Veterans Memorial at the intersection of Gilchrist Ave. and Fifth St. on Boca Grande, will be unveiled on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 8 (no time given). To celebrate this occasion, …
Parking discussion continues
October 26, 2023
NOTE: This story contains new information that cannot be found in the hard copy or e-edition story. Just after press time we received information requested earlier in the week that is pertinent to…
We went from no towers to lots of towers
October 26, 2023
BY SHEILA EVANS AND MARCY SHORTUSE
Not only do we have a new cell phone tower in the middle of town, baby cell phone towers have popped up as well … and more are being planned.
Right now we …
9 a.m. start to Saturday Halloween Carnival; Chamber of Commerce Downtown Walk on Halloween, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
October 26, 2023
The annual Halloween Carnival will start a little earlier, at 9 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Boca Grande Community Center..
This event, sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, The Frien…
GICIA Bike Path mulching will finalize summer planting project
October 26, 2023
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is entering the final phase of the Bike Path landscaping plan, which began in August. Hurricane Ian…
Disappearance of unknowns helps clear up real estate season
October 26, 2023
As insurance issues and condominium assessments have cleared up, buyers and sellers have been getting a better picture of property values and what the upcoming property season will entail, both on…