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EcoWatch: Raising awareness on pressing environmental issues
February 5, 2026
“The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on Earth, living or dead, as we now have. That lays upon us, whether we like it or not, an awesome responsibility. In…
The Island Golfer: Players seek better performance via custom clubs
February 5, 2026
Above, John Dal Santo on site at Coral Creek Club
Chasing perfection can be a fool’s errand, especially on the golf course. Yet it doesn’t stop avid golfers, and even beginners, from seeking it t…
Film expert to speak on the future of film at this year’s Boca Grande Film Festival
February 4, 2026
Susan Kerns, executive director of the Milwaukee Film Festival, will be one of two guest speakers during the 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival.
Kerns will be speaking from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Thur…
5th Street Beach Access open again after weekend storms
February 2, 2026
Updated: Now open as of Tuesday, Feb. 3…
The 5th Street Beach Access ramp in Boca Grande is temporarily closed while Lee County Parks & Recreation staff tends to sand-restoration at th…
Hermitage Artist Retreat plans spring program in Boca Grande with Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus
January 30, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in Boca Grande and a return to the Hermitage Beach in Sarasota County.
The Boca…
Boca Grande Hope For Haitians builds on 16 years of impact
January 29, 2026
Above, one of 25 new homes. Photos submitted
BY HOPE FOR HAITIANS
After a six-year pause, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians will welcome supporters back for its first in-person fundraising event…
Island Roundup: Conservancy to host Art in the Palms event
January 29, 2026
The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the Art in the Palms event on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is a community celebration of art, music, food and island conservation. The event raises funds to support…
Leading Moffitt physicians explore care
January 29, 2026
Earlier this week, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation, in partnership with Friends of Boca Grande, hosted a special Grande Rounds program, “Inside the Future…
Prof. Shelli Feder to present ‘Redefining the Good Death’
January 29, 2026
Navigating the Journey: Quality of Life and Faith
St. Andrew’s Church will host Prof. Shelli Feder, a leading national expert in palliative and end-of-life care, for a special community presentat…
Camera Club talk features nature photographer Claudia Daniels
January 29, 2026
Interested in capturing the beauty of sand, surf and light of Boca Grande’s beautiful beaches? Come to the Boca Grande Camera Club’s next meeting on February 3rd at 10 a.m. at the Crowninshield Comm…











