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Another day, another barrier at Hill Tide 

March 11, 2022
The fences at Hill Tide Estate seem to be procreating.  While the only “new” news we have regarding the original fence is from Lee County, a new fence has appeared in the last week – this one a…

Vandals hit local beaches, bike path with wanton destruction

March 11, 2022
Residents and visitors are asked to keep their eyes open for signs of unusual activity – particularly at night  – as it appears that vandals are afoot in Boca Grande. According to a resident ne…

‘The Fantasticks’:

March 11, 2022
Come check out RPP’s rendition of The Wall, sweet Luisa and more (and don’t forget Henry’s famous bottom) BY RPP’S BOOTS TOLSDORF I sit here with my phone on a synonym app because I know …

GICIA and The Island School work to highlight Bike Path safety

March 11, 2022
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA Spring is in the air. Warm weather and beautiful days mean island activities are picking up and there are increased numbers of users on the GICIA Bike Path. In a continui…

Yeah, you right! It’s time for the annual Bike Parade & Spring Fair

March 11, 2022
It’s time to laugh, play and let the good times roll at the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair! This year the theme of the fair is Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler or “Let the Good Times Roll.” This…

Festival furniture event on Gulf Boulevard March 19

March 11, 2022
The 2022 United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival may be over, but the goal of raising money for charity continues with a furniture sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 19 at the home o…

Art in Bloom returns for 2022 at Art Center 

March 11, 2022
BY CATHY BALLMAN Always a highpoint of the Boca arts calendar, “Art in Bloom” is back after a two year hiatus. Introduced in 2013, this is the seventh edition of the always popular event. The d…

The Becky Buller Band to perform at Coconut Cabaret

March 11, 2022
When Becky Buller started to play the fiddle back home in Minnesota, little did she know it would be her ticket around the world. “I grew up playing bluegrass music with my family back home in …

Englewood Invitational Spring Art Festival to feature 40 artists and craftsmen this weekend 

March 11, 2022
The Englewood Invitational Spring Art Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Englewood Elks Club at 401 N. Indiana Avenue in Engl…

Enthusiastic golfers participate in ‘Shootout’ to benefit Island School

March 11, 2022
Pictured above is Rick Ganong of Boca Grande who won the the prize in the final shootout. All photos provided by Grits Photography. The Island School, a tuition-free charter school for grades K…