News
A new name, a new beginning for BGCCC
March 8, 2019
■ BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN The Boca Grande Child Care Center opened a new chapter in its three-decade history Monday when it announced a new name and a new chapter in early education for island kids….
What we know about our island iguanas …
March 8, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE While we have been dealing with an iguana eradication program for many, many years, at Tuesday’s meeting it became apparent that either people haven’t been reading about the sit…
Lee County iguana panel now has four, possibly five members … Met and approved new fiscal year budget
March 8, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE At the first Lee County MSTU “iguana” board meeting in several years on Tuesday, March 5, the board approved a new budget and had an extensive discussion regarding ongoing lizar…
Stop by the book fair next week at Fust
March 8, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Johann Fust Library Foundation will be holding their Spring Book Sale on March 11, 12 and 13. This used book sale is one of the most popular events on Boca Grande. Hundreds of bo…
Planting a seed for a brighter tomorrow, thanks to the Hopkins family
March 8, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Children living in a small community in south Alachua County had only a balance beam and monkey bars at the their local park for years before something remarkable transpired, and Boc…
Have you hugged a Methodist today? Now is the time, pancake breakfasts are back
March 8, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s that time of year again to enjoy fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, grits and fellowship at the Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The laborious efforts to …
News flash! A ‘star’ is born … Boca Grande’s Dog Show has a bright new future contestant
March 8, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT This puppy, “Black Jack,” was born February 10 to the Hoeft family on their grandson Alexander’s 10th birthday, a doubly special day. Black Jack’s parents are veteran Dog Show celebr…
Do you have your ‘Call of the Islands’ Green Gala tickets yet?
March 8, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society invites you to join them in a feast for all senses. Exciting auction items, a savory tropical buffet, music and dancing will be featured at the 23rd …
Have a jolt of caffeine with a Mote scientist on March 13
March 8, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Joinmote, Mote postdoctoral research fellow, for coffee and pastries at the Mote Marine Laboratory’s Boca Grande office on Wednesday, March 13 at 9 a.m. After a brief presentation ab…
Learn about local archaeological burial mounds next Thursday
March 8, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande History Center is excited to bring Ryan M. Duggins, Ph.D. to speak about a recent archeological find. About a year ago Florida’s Bureau of Archaeological Research ann…