News
Renovations to Port Boca Grande Lighthouse nearly complete
December 22, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Two major structural repairs have recently been completed at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at Gasparilla Island State Park. Barrier Island Parks Society Executive Director Sharon M…
Help with history: What do you know about this photo?
December 22, 2017
■ The Boca Grande Historical Society needs your help in searching for information about archived photos that were shared with the island history center. Descriptions are sought about the photo at r…
PROFILE: Bobbie Marquis
December 22, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Bobbie Marquis ran a successful consulting business serving clients in Boca Grande and in the Englewood area for years, and now she’s working on the island full time as the executive…
Obituary Mike Gary
December 22, 2017
Mike Gary, 92, of Port Charlotte died Thursday, Dec. 14 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte. He was born August 10, 1925 in Barbour County, Alabama to the late W.I. ”Bud” and Lillie Ora (C…
Friends talks finances for 2017-18
December 22, 2017
To the Editor: Our program for the 2017/18 season is off to a great start. We hope you have seen a copy of Happenings, our program guide, which is now a 44-page magazine about all the programs offe…
Need a fresh fruit, flowers or cheese fix? Farmer’s Market will return on December 22
December 15, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – Residents and guests of Boca Grande will be able to enjoy browsing through local produce, seafood, flowers and a variety of other items a bit earlier this season when the Boca Grande…
New additions approved at home on Gilchrist Avenue
December 15, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimously passed a request to construct two separate additions at the residence located at 121 Gilchrist Avenue. The subject property is…
Christmas spirit abounds on island in coming week
December 15, 2017
Christmas performances abound in the upcoming week, including a festival, a performance of Händel’s Messiah and a little bit of The Nutcracker thrown in for good measure. The Friends of the Boca Gr…
A penny for your thoughts on the new Pink Pony souvenirs … take note, this is pressing news
December 15, 2017
Big news from the frontlines of the Pink Pony this week: They have a new penny press with four different Boca Grande designs to choose from, including the Pink Pony’s legendary horse, World’s Best …
Red tide research challenge wraps up on New Year’s Eve
December 15, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – Last year, when Mote Marine Laboratory announced a campaign to raise funds for red tide research, a donor in Boca Grande pledged to match donations up to $100,000. So far, the organi…