Award-winning artist Gail Cleveland is featured this month at Crews Bank on Park Ave. in partnership with the Boca Grande Art Center. Gail is part of a family dynasty of professional artists and co-…
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has stated: “A new farm bill is long overdue, and the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 is an important step forward in…
In the last week, both Gasparilla Island and just off island in Placida, have seen what seem to be old fashioned brown outs. These interruptions are not long enough to be outages, but instead are vo…
Bestselling author Michael Connelly spoke Friday, Feb. 6 at the Annual Benefit for the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Connelly, who has created characters like LAPD detective Harry Bosch, defense a…
Fiery red sunsets aren’t just for the summer time. Karen and Chandler Converse were out for a nice boat ride and captured this gorgeous scene.
Photo by Karen Converse
The Barrier Island Parks Society extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Grand Reopening this past Saturday. The event’s success was made possibl…
Lucas F. Martin, a frequent worker in Boca Grande died in a motorcycle accident in Port Charlotte on Jan. 25. The family is grieving the loss.
“We are hanging in here about 15 minutes at a time,”…
Excitement is brewing for the 2026 Boca Grande Art On Park Avenue Festival coming up on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21-22. This curated fine art event will transform Park Avenue and 4th Street into a…
Susan Kerns, executive director of the Milwaukee Film Festival, will be one of two guest speakers at the 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival.
Kerns will speak from noon to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19…
