Community
BGHPB meeting includes NHR and sidewalk amendment discussions
November 12, 2021
Three Special Certificates of Appropriateness were heard at the monthly Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, held at the Boca Grande Community Center Au…
Florida legislators introduce Safe Waterways Act
October 28, 2021
To the Editor:
Residents and tourists come to Florida’s iconic waters for recreation and enjoyment, but unfortunately many state waterways have become more polluted and dangerous. In fact, near…
Florida DEP says they will begin investigation into Hill Tide fence
October 28, 2021
Little has changed since last week when we reported on the fence erected on the beach and into the water at Hill Tide Estates on the southern tip of the island. Several agencies have been sent inq…
First field trip for Boca Grande Camera Club scheduled
October 28, 2021
The Boca Grande Camera Club’s first Field Trip of the season will be held at the Rear Range Light on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m. This field trip will be open to both members and non-member…
Is the island safe?
October 28, 2021
An open letter from the Boca Grande Health Clinic
By Raymond James DO, Boca Grande Health Clinic
The pandemic has created a very difficult and stressful year for us all, especially those of …
Many voices, one story: Boca Grande History Museum collaborates with Blanchard House of Punta Gorda
October 22, 2021
Jim Blaha knows that to tell a story, you need many voices. To tell the story of black history in Boca Grande, Jim reached out to the Blanchard House in Punta Gorda.
“The Blanchard House had be…
… and now there’s a fence …
October 22, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The question of who owns the beach – and the water, for that matter – along Charlotte Harbor at Hill Tide Estates has been raised again, as there is now a semi-permanent fence …
Lit Forum is back with ‘Circe’ November 4
October 22, 2021
To the Editor:
The Literature Forum is back and looking forward to inaugurating its 2021-22 season on Thursday, November 4th, with a presentation of “Circe” by Madeline Miller. This follo…
Friends of Cayo Costa to host Cayo Costa Day November 6
October 22, 2021
Celebrate Cayo Costa! Will be held at the Island State Park on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Affordable all-inclusive tickets feature round trip boat transportation from three departur…
First performance of ‘Friends’ season to be Castalian Quartet November 6
October 22, 2021
The first performance of the 2021-22 Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. when the Castalian Quartet takes the state.
General admission tickets…