News
Items stolen off the Causeway
February 12, 2026
Two duffel bags were stolen while unloading a vehicle at a rental condo on the Boca Grande Causeway around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31.
The owners didn’t see anyone in the area, and medication…
Fishing pier closed for repairs
February 12, 2026
The Centennial Fishing Pier at 14021 Gasparilla Rd., Placida, Fla., will be closed for repairs Feb. 24 to 27, 2026.
For more information contact John Persechino at (941) 661-0151 or John.Persechi…
Is Boca Grande ready to handle another major catastrophic event?
February 12, 2026
BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPT.
Recent revolutionary changes to weather patterns suggest that an evaluation of readiness in preparation for these unfamiliar events is essential and critical…
Parking meeting dates set by counties
February 12, 2026
The first meeting of the Boca Grande Parking Committee will take place at 1 p.m. on March 11 in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium.
Back-up materials for review will be available approxi…
Events Roundup: Feb. 13-19
February 12, 2026
Friday, Feb. 13
Farmers Market, Bayou
Royal Palm Players presents “Social Security” (through Sunday, Feb. 15)
Boca Grande Art Center February Show (through Sunday, Feb. 15)
Monday, Fe…
Author Hanafee tells tales in History Bytes talk
February 12, 2026
There were frequent chuckles and plenty of knowing nods in the large crowd at the Johann Fust Library on Wednesday as they were entertained by local author Susan Hanafee’s presentation “The Island i…
Board approves Boca Grande Preschool design, raising for modern Shore Lane cottage
February 12, 2026
At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved three projects, including the renovation of a house by noted Sarasota School architect Carl Abbott.
The full board att…
Gulf oil drilling, VA move addressed by Charlotte
February 12, 2026
Among the many actions of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners reviewed during its regular meeting on Feb. 10 was a report on oil drilling in the Gulf.
As part of the regular agend…
Strawberry Festival date set for March 7
February 12, 2026
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
It’s time again to think about eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction and checking out the bargains, books, paintings, jewelry and other goodies at the annu…
No Hallelujah for state idea to turn Amory Chapel into picnic shed
February 12, 2026
Officials from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection came to present ideas for the future of the storm-damaged Amory Chapel at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday…











