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Fust Library Foundation offers writing and research roundtable March 14

February 29, 2024
On March 14, at 4 p.m., local writers Linda Fairstein, Susan Hanafee, Candice Shy Hooper and Bobbie Marquis will gather in the loggia of the Johann Fust Community Library to talk about how they appr…

Lemon Bay heads to Florida State Thespian Festival

February 29, 2024
The student theater troupe at Lemon Bay High School is heading to Tampa on March 13 for the Florida State Thespian Festival.  There were 21 one-act plays in the district, and Lemon Bay was c…

Here’s your lineup for the Boca Grande Film Fest

February 1, 2024
From the Italian Alps to San Quentin, the 2024 Boca Grande Film Festival lineup is full of inspirational stories, award winners and movie stars. Led by Artistic Director Jonathan Jackson and Lead Pr…

Ian documentary premiere sells out for Historical Society

January 26, 2024
While many on the Island have spent the last 15 months recovering from Hurricane Ian, the Historical Society and Island TV have worked on documenting this current history. It will premiere next week…

Doro Bush Koch speaks on gratitude and meditation at St. Andrews 

January 25, 2024
Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch spoke at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Thursday, Jan. 18. about mindfulness and gratitude. “It’s something that has made my life demonstrably better,” said Koch, the sist…

Social: Royal Palm Sponsor Night at Boca Bay Powerhouse

January 19, 2024
Royal Palm Players hosted their Sponsor Appreciation Cocktail Party on Sunday, Jan. 14. It was a full house on a rainy evening. Below, photos. Shown below, from top row: Betsy Drake, Jeani…

Thornton Wilder offered at Royal Palm Players

January 12, 2024
Our Town will be presented by Royal Palm Players at 7 p.m. on January 18, 19 and 20.  By BOOTS TOLSDORF A New Year. A New Beginning. We look ahead to making positive changes in our lives…

When powerful words and wicked martinis saved America’s public lands

January 12, 2024
BY CANDICE SHY HOOPER On Wednesday, Jan. 17, Friends of Boca Grande Community Center will welcome acclaimed author Nate Schweber to tell the true and fascinating story of a small band of American…

New Allen organ at Lighthouse United Methodist

January 12, 2024
This week, Lighthouse United Methodist Church installed a new organ, an Allen GX340. The digital organ, which resembles a traditional organ with pull stops, can have up to six different organ…

Hermitage offers beachfront preview of new work

December 15, 2023
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will preview a new arts program on Friday, Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. on the Hermitage Beach on Manasota Key.  This new program will offer a glimpse into the creative proce…