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Lighthouse Day to be celebrated at both lights this weekend
April 7, 2017
Florida Lighthouse Day will be celebrated at two island lights on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both lighthouses will be open to climb for a $5 donation, and there will be refreshments, …
Charlie’s Angels took the day at Whidden’s Back Bay
April 7, 2017
You know it’s nearing the end of season when the spring Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament is held. The traditional fishorama this year was held on Sunday, April 2, and the first-place team was Charlie’…
Layin’ down the music at Sand Dollar sessions tonight
April 7, 2017
Boca Grande Charities will host the first in a series of free outdoor concerts at the Boca Grande Community Center on Friday, April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring the musical stylings of Marty Moss …
Ladies Day presents new artwork, and the time to turn in your money is now!
April 7, 2017
The 2017 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament is gearing up for another exciting year of tarpon fishing. The event will be held on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 13 in Boca Grande Pass from 5 to 8 p.m…
Kevin Fitzgerald’s art on display at Hughes Gallery
April 7, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – What we behold, we become.” That’s how artist Kevin Fitzgerald describes the inspiration he gets when he starts a new oil painting. A reception was held at the Hughes Gallery on Tues…
GUEST EDITORIAL: Thank you, Boca Grande, for helping to rebuild Haiti
April 7, 2017
BY BEN SCOTT – On behalf of the Hope for Haitian Committee of Boca Grande, we thank all donors for their heartfelt gifts and making this a very successful year. We exceeded our goal of building 130…
Sign up now for Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves’ nature boat tours
April 7, 2017
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will be partnering with Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves’ nature boat tours from 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7 …
Boca Grande reaches fundraising goal to build 130 homes in Gressier
April 4, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Hope For Haitians will build 130 homes through Food For The Poor and will relocate 130 families from Alpha V…
Easter egg hunt scheduled for April 15 – Candy donations needed
March 31, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Come one, come all to the annual Boca Grande egg hunt on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center. Children up to the age of 11 are welcome t…
Who’s in it to win it at the Boca Grande Dog Show on Saturday?
March 31, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Boca Grande Community Center will be set up and ready for all two and four-legged contestants of the 2017 Boca Grande Dog Show, which will be held this Saturday, April 1 beg…