Entertainment
Food, fun and music highlight the March 1 Strawberry Festival
February 6, 2025
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
What do you do with 55 flats of luscious Florida strawberries, 1,200 biscuits and gallons of whipped cream? You serve up mouthwatering strawberry shortcake to visitors at the Ann…
‘Born Hungry’s’ Sash Simpson to join Film Fest for Q&A
February 6, 2025
When Top Chef Sash Simpson was first approached to make a movie about his life, he didn’t think anyone would be interested in his story. Now, two years since filming was completed, “Born Hungry” wil…
Hughes Gallery pop up today
February 6, 2025
Hughes Gallery proudly presents Daniel Ambrose, founder of The American Tonalist Society. Visit their gallery pop up today. Barbara Hughes can be contacted at (941) 662-9970 or HughesGalleryInc.com…
New Florida nonfiction
January 30, 2025
Some new Florida books:
“Alligator Tears” by Edgar Gomez
Orlando author Edgar Gomez writes a memoir-in-essays recounting his life lessons in Florida, beginning with the survival tactic…
Bestselling authors coming to Lee County
January 30, 2025
Romance novelist Debbie Macomber popular highlight
Twenty-five acclaimed and bestselling authors are coming to Lee County to connect with fans and sign books at the 26th Annual Southwest Florida…
Here’s your lineup for the 2025 Boca Grande Film Festival
January 30, 2025
Get ready, film lovers – the wait is over! The Boca Grande Film Festival is bringing you an unforgettable lineup of cinematic magic. From thought-provoking dramas to breathtaking documentaries, eigh…
Diana Runyon at member series at Crews Bank to Feb. 14
January 23, 2025
Diana Runyon
The Boca Grande Art Center is featuring the vibrant creations of award-winning artist Diana Runyon in its Exhibiting Members’ Series at Crews Bank & Trust on Park A…
Speaker series on coastal issues at Dearborn Coffeehouse announced
January 23, 2025
SUP Englewood will continue its “Coffee & Conservation” event series. The objective is to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and engage with experts in conser…
Living with the ‘New Normal’ of fires, floods and hurricanes: Jan 29
January 23, 2025
Work with Ford Foundation; thinker on resource economics
BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE
At 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the Community Center Auditorium, Margaret Walls, senior fellow and dire…
Chowder Dinner for The Island School
January 16, 2025
The Island School PTO’s Chowder Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.
At the event there will be soups and chowders from area restaurants and…