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Historic gathering for Historical Society
November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Historical Society’s board and staff gathered last week to celebrate their new History Center opening at the Crowninshield Community House. From left, front row: Trisha Lowe, Kim Ky…
The Island School sets date for Chowder Dinner
November 13, 2025
The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.
Guests can enjoy a cash bar, live music by the Green Flash Ba…
Busiest corner in the BG Village
November 13, 2025
As work continued Wednesday on the old 3rd Street Bistro building, utility crews were also working on wiring as it passed through street trees.
Photo by Garland
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Tourism appointments
November 13, 2025
At its Nov. 12 meeting, Charlotte County approved the following appointments:
Approved Vince Parrotta, of the Sunseeker Resort, to the Tourist Development Council and appointed Parrotta to fill t…
Lighthouse rallies for families hurt by Hurricane Melissa
November 13, 2025
BY LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Many island institutions have rallied to support victims of Hurricane Melissa.
“For any of us who have been in Florida for any amount of time, we know all…
Alison Brown brings ‘Sun and Water’ and bluegrass warmth to Crowninshield
November 13, 2025
Musician and entrepreneur here
Grammy-winning banjoist, composer and label founder Alison Brown returns to the stage next Friday, Nov. 21, with two performances at the Crowninshield Community Hou…
Parishioner will share story of 11 years on the oceans
November 13, 2025
Kimberly Lovo, parishioner at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, is speaking next week at the Women’s Club breakfast about the 11 years she spent living on a boat with her family sailing across the Paci…
Farmer’s Market returns Nov. 21
November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant.
The market will run each Friday through the spring from…
Charlotte passes resolution asking for mediation with Lee County
November 13, 2025
The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to initiate conflict-resolution procedures with Lee County relating to parking restrictions in Boca Grande.
The resolution…
Electrical issue forces emergency GIBA bridge fix
November 13, 2025
Coast Guard approval required; work completed Wednesday
While performing preparations for the armoring near the GIBA maintenance building, staff discovered that the main underground electrical co…