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Prof. Shelli Feder to present ‘Redefining the Good Death’
January 29, 2026
Navigating the Journey: Quality of Life and Faith
St. Andrew’s Church will host Prof. Shelli Feder, a leading national expert in palliative and end-of-life care, for a special community presentat…
Camera Club talk features nature photographer Claudia Daniels
January 29, 2026
Interested in capturing the beauty of sand, surf and light of Boca Grande’s beautiful beaches? Come to the Boca Grande Camera Club’s next meeting on February 3rd at 10 a.m. at the Crowninshield Comm…
Fust plans Island Book Blast on Feb. 7
January 29, 2026
For the first time in its history, the Johann Fust Library Foundation will present Island Book Blast – Boca Grande’s Book Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johann Fust Comm…
Preservation Board meets to discuss Amory Chapel and Preschool
January 29, 2026
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on February 11, 2026 to review a number of cases, including the new location for the Boca Grande Preschool and repairs to the Amory C…
Clearing up house land titles from 1927’s Boca Grande Associates
January 29, 2026
A number of island residents along the beachfront and Gilchrist area have filed a suit against a defunct Boca Grande corporation to clear up their property titles.
An “Affidavit of Diligent Sea…
Look for new hydrants this spring
January 29, 2026
Pictured here, a working hydrant tested after Hurricane Milton. The Gasparilla Island Water Association expect to have new replacement fire hydrants delivered to the island this week. There are arou…
Appeal renewed for sheriff deputy house construction
January 29, 2026
BY LARRY J. HANNAH, ADMINISTRATOR, THE BOCA GRANDE DISASTER FUND
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton in October 2024, the local Sheriff’s Deputy’s home at 300 Wheeler Street was totally destroyed…
Charlotte County considers Cape Haze apartment block
January 29, 2026
Charlotte County has scheduled for public hearing the project by Hutton MF Cape Haze, LLC for a 135 unit apartment building behind the Cape Haze Ace on Monday, Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
The applicant s…
Lee County meeting on Tuesday
January 29, 2026
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes a Fiscal Year 26 First Quarter Expenditure Report, as well as a contract for Bur…
Events Roundup: Jan. 30-Feb. 5
January 29, 2026
For a full list of events, check Ballyhoo on page 7.
Friday, Jan. 30
• Farmer’s Market, Bayou
• Sound Bath Experience, Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga
• Gasparilla Island Tennis Class…











