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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-5…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In search of the umbrella slasher
March 11, 2022
To the Editor:
This past week we have had some very unfortunate happenings on our beautiful beach here in Boca Grande.
It all started on Monday, Feb. 28 when we glanced out to the beach…
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March 5, 2022
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A long shadow cast on island beaches
March 4, 2022
The story of the big fence on the beach now includes a new twist … and none of it makes much sense to anyone
Isn’t it funny how one innocuous PVC pole with the words “survey marker” can see…
Saying goodbye to two decades of art and love … HUGHES GALLERY PREPARES TO CLOSE AFTER 20 YEARS
March 4, 2022
Love is the language spoken here. If you know Boca Grande and its diehard art lovers, you know who uses those words on a daily basis. Barb Hughes not only has one of the kindest souls on the island…
Pirate Family Fun Night Rebooted, set for March 11
March 4, 2022
Lee County Parks & Recreation will host the first annual Family Fun Night, 5 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First Street West, Boca Grande. Bring the family and…
THAT’S A WRAP! Another film festival is in the books
March 4, 2022
The 2022 Boca Grande Film Festival is in the books, but the memories of good times with friends and some truly wonderful films will remain.
The Audience Award and fan favorite went to “My Donkey…
Climate, catastrophe and faith: Dr. Philip Jenkins to speak at St. Andrew’s March 15
March 4, 2022
Dr. Phillip Jenkins, professor of history at Baylor University and considered one of America’s best scholars of religion, will discuss his latest book, “Climate, Catastrophe and Faith,” at St. Andr…
Boots is coming back to the post office … and she’s bringing beads
March 3, 2022
BY BOOTS TOLSDORF
Decision made: After two years of not selling beads down by the Boca Grande Post office, I am coming back! Look for me, weather permitting, on Friday, March 11 a.m. (Thursday if…
Learn about peeling rocks like fruit and more at ZimSculpt
March 3, 2022
Zimbabwe is the only African country with vast amounts of carvable stone. In fact, the stone found there is of such great importance to the people of Zimbabwe, that the word “Shona” is derived from…