Community
‘The Eagle Lady,’ Doris Mager, passes away at age 98
November 22, 2023
Doris Mager, the woman who thrilled Boca Grande audiences for more than 35 years with her rescue birds, has passed away. She was 98 and left us on November 16, 2023, after suffering a heart attack…
Boca Bargains reopens on Saturday
November 22, 2023
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club reports that Boca Bargains will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Boca Bargains is located at the corner of Park and Banyan Streets in downtown Boc…
Be courteous on the Bike Path this holiday
November 22, 2023
The GICIA turtle says SLOW DOWN on the Bike Path
It’s the holiday season, the weather is cooler, friends and family are visiting, and Bike Path usage is increasing. The GICIA’s 33 acres of Bike…
Improving the quality of our local produce with Eva Worden
November 22, 2023
Gardening tips are not exactly what Eva Worden is coming to the Boca Grande Community Center to talk about on Monday, Nov. 27, at 4:30 p.m. She is coming to make people think more deeply about far…
Hank Wright Auction benefits Health Clinic
November 17, 2023
The 29th annual Hank Wright Auction to benefit the Boca Grande Health Clinic was held on Monday, Nov. 13. Over 200 guests joined in on the fun at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club and bid merrily duri…
Are you a Florida voter? Make sure to make your voting preference changes sooner than later
November 17, 2023
If you are a Florida resident and plan on voting in Lee County in the next election, now is the time to update your voting preferences. According to Tommy Doyle, Lee County Supervisor of Elections…
Boca Bargains back open for season November 25
November 17, 2023
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the reopening of Boca Bargains on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. The store will be open every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m…
Recipes: Traditional family Thanksgiving favorites from Chef Spain
November 17, 2023
With Thanksgiving right around the corner I started looking at some recipes that have been given to me. I stumbled across a recipe that I made for Thanksgiving back in 2020. The recipe is from…
William Mostert to speak at St. Andrew’s on Sunday
November 17, 2023
Bringing a message of love and hope, the Rt. Rev. William Mostert will be the guest preacher at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church this weekend on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Bishop William recently retire…
Trumpeter visit jazzes up Lemon Bay’s orchestra program
November 17, 2023
Trumpeter Rex Richardson, who has played with many of the greats of jazz, gave students at Lemon Bay High School lessons in music, and life, at a Friday seminar sponsored by the Punta Gorda Sympho…