Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics for the University of Illinois, spoke to the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Thursday, Feb. 13. He is pictured here with Secretary Sam Skinner, at left, a graduate of I…
The walking path is officially OPEN!
Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Crews will finish correcting the steep, washed-out areas along the Charlotte County stretch…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize staff to pursue the purchase of two parcels, including an 80.5-acre parcel in Bokeelia, for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition p…
One Chance is the true story of amateur opera singer and meek shop clerk, Paul Potts, who was riddled by a streak of bad luck when, on a lark, he auditioned for “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2007. He we…
BY KAREN GRACE, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER
In July 1983, the Boca Grande Community Theater staged its first play, “Out of the Frying Pan.” The Boca Beacon noted that for some of the cast and cre…
BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
Members of the Boca Grande Garden Club gathered on Feb. 5 in the newly refurbished Community Center Auditorium, where they were treated to a colorful and u…
Key annual event for Boca Grande Woman’s Club
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club will present “Boca Grande’s Got Talent!” The performance is set for Saturday, March 29, at 5 p.m. in the Boca Grande Co…
Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable evening at the 26th Annual Green Gala. This year’s theme, Shipwreck Soiree, invites guests to dress as their favorite castaway character or embrace the bre…
Legacy property on island
Boca Grande Real Estate has listed the historic Whidden’s Marina, one of Boca Grande’s oldest marinas, for $17.5 million.
This waterfront property is situated on 0.9…
New location is only temporary; school will move back on island
BY THE BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL
Founded in 1989 with the mission of offering a rich learning environment to the young children of…
