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GIWA announces new projects at hand
November 23, 2018
BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GIWA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – GIWA is excited to announce that after several years of planning, Phase 1 of a much-needed $15 million rehabilitation of the Island’s water reclamation …
RED TIDE FORUM
November 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Learn about Florida red tide blooms during a Boca Grande red tide forum featuring scientists, university professors and wildlife rehabilitators. The free public forum, co-hosted by M…
Fun Walk, Hoop Shoot featured this Saturday
November 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Woman’s Club is sponsoring a Fun Walk on Saturday, Nov. 17 to kick off the first-ever Boca Fest – “Catch the Wellness Wave” in Boca Grande. Lace up your sneakers and …
‘Railroads, Phosphate and Real Estate’ – New History Center exhibit available for viewing
November 16, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN To celebrate the beginning of railroad week in Boca Grande, Historical Society Secretary Nancy Lyons dressed in railroad workers’ apparel and introduced guest speaker John Gibson to …
Historic Board rejects Banyan Street property request
November 16, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14, and the debate continued about a proposal regarding a property at 235 Banyan Street. The r…
‘RESCUE ME!’ – A musical review of love songs to Boca Grande’s pets.
November 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT On Thursday, Dec 6 at 5 and 7:30 p.m. performances, the Crowninshield Community House is going to rock with music, laughter and dance as over 20 of Boca Grande’s favorite performers …
Annual Christmas Walk planned for Nov. 24
November 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, November 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the village of Boca Grande. Stroll down the luminary-li…
Boca Grande Art Center show this weekend
November 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Art Center invites everyone to its next art show, called the “Harvest of Art” exhibit happening this weekend. The show runs Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17 from…
Get ready to shop: Boca Bargains opens November 24
November 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 24, marks the grand opening of Boca Bargains for the 2018-2019 season. The opening will include furniture and decorative items for sale in the Annex and on the brick p…
Englewood Bank Thanksgiving Art Festival planned
November 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The annual Englewood Bank & Trust Thanksgiving Art Festival always marks the first art event of the new season in our community each year. The Art Festival is on Saturday & S…