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Pastor Gary Beatty celebrates 50 years in the ministry

February 3, 2022
This past Sunday, Jan. 30, the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande honored their pastor, Dr. (Pastor) Gary Beatty and his wife Betty for 50 years of service to the Lord Jesus Christ. Of those year…

River Road expansion proposal will significantly cut down on evacuation time

February 3, 2022
Anyone who has traveled River Road from just north of Englewood to the I 75 offramp knows that it can be a tedious, time-consuming, even dangerous drive. Recently the Florida Department of Transpo…

Fifteenth annual ‘Art on Banyan’ four women exhibit to be held this month

February 3, 2022
After a year’s hiatus, the “Art on Banyan: Four Women” exhibit returns to the Boca Grande Art Center for its fifteenth year. Known for its innovative expressions, the show features creations by Es…

The Spring Fair committee announces the 2022 theme: Laissez les bon temps rouler!

February 3, 2022
Committee members for the 2022 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair are excited to share the theme for this long-time popular event: LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER/ LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! The big …

Cutting a Christmas tree on-island and other memories

February 3, 2022
The February 9 History Bytes program features the Davis family – Frank Davis, Robin Davis Melvin, Doug and Gail Coleman Davis – who spent their summers and holidays in Boca Grande during the 1960s…

BGHPB to discuss Journey’s End, St. Andrew’s memorial garden

February 3, 2022
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium….

PROFILE: Dr. Bret Kueber

February 3, 2022
Dr. Bret Kueber always knew that he wanted to semi-retire in Florida; he just didn’t think it would happen this soon. It seems as though while he was waiting for his daughter Katie to finish high …

Join in the fun at the Boca Grande 5K walk and run

February 3, 2022
To the Editor:  On Sunday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 a.m. sharp, join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande.  Start your run at the Boca Grande Community Center (on the National …

Wrong Key by Tim Banfell

January 29, 2022


Hill Tide fence shrinks … just a little bit

January 28, 2022
It appears there may be some changes to the fence at Hill Tide Estates that stands on the beach. According to those who are intimately aware of the situation, at least one of the sections of fence…