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Lucas Martin remembered by family, friends
February 12, 2026
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,”…
World Class Art Exhibit Returns to Boca Grande at Art on Park
February 12, 2026
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 speaks on the future of film at Boca Grande Film Festival
February 12, 2026
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…
Lighthouse United’s the Rev. Daphne Johnson announces move this summer
February 12, 2026
The Rev. Daphne Johnson of Lighthouse United Methodist Church has announced her retirement, effective June 30.
“When we arrived here almost three years ago, we assumed we would be here for six y…
How well do you know your heart
February 12, 2026
Did you know that your heart beats about 100,000 times a day? According to the American Heart Association, a healthy heart pumps blood through a network of roughly 60,000 miles of blood vessels — en…
Blue barrel help!
February 12, 2026
Non-perishable goods are needed for the program operated by Englewood Helping Hand, an Independent 501(c)3 non-profit agency. Donations can be put in the blue barrels located in front of the Post Of…
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…











