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Live Poets of Boca Grande invite you to attend ‘Poetry in the Garden’
April 6, 2023
The Johann Fust Library Foundation will present “Poetry in the Garden” next week, featuring original work by the Live Poets of Boca Grande. The poets will read a collection of their original haiku a…
First tarpon tournament of the year is up on deck! Sign up now
April 6, 2023
Sign up sheets are now available for the 2023 Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament, to be held on Sunday, May 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. in Boca Grande Pass. Some proceeds from the tournament benefit the Ga…
Clinic website provides wealth of health information
April 6, 2023
If you’re looking for the latest information on issues and conditions affecting your health, the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s website – bghc.org/ – is a great resource.
The goal is to provide pat…
Historical Society needs new volunteers to help keep island history alive
April 6, 2023
The Boca Grande Historical Society is looking for history lovers, Boca Grande lovers, people who are bored, people with a story to tell, people who like to help others, people who want to know thing…
Bob Fletcher and his secret to longevity
April 6, 2023
Next in the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s web video series, “Secrets to Longevity,” is Robert (Bob) Fletcher, one of the Island’s nonagenarians (those in their 90s). Watch Bob’s secrets to longevity…
The West Coast Chaos are jamming! Under 12 boys take second championship
April 6, 2023
The West Coast Chaos sounds like something Hurricane Ian left in its wake, but it actually is a group of highly committed and skilled young soccer players from the Englewood area.
There are a nu…
Johann Fust Library Foundation book sale coming soon
April 6, 2023
The Johann Fust Library Foundation is excited to announce that the long-awaited book sale is happening soon! The sale is scheduled for Monday, April 17, Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19. …
Art After Dark Part II featuring Susan Wood a smashing success
April 6, 2023
As the sun dipped into the Gulf the crowd started to gather at the side yard of the J.McLaughlin store on Park Avenue in downtown Boca Grande. Folks were gathering to exper…
Lots of things to do and see at Lemon Bay Preserve when spring is at its peak
April 6, 2023
Beginning this Saturday, April 8 you will have several opportunities to explore Lemon Bay Preserve, a beautiful spot right down the road from the island.
Spring time at Lemon Creek Wildflower Pr…
OBITUARY: Joseph Albertson
April 6, 2023
Joseph Lester Albertson Jr. died on March 25, 2023.
Born in New Rochelle, N.Y, on March 13, 1933, Joe attended Tabor Academy and graduated from Williams College Class of 1954. He served in the…