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Chili Challenge and Firehouse 5K this weekend
November 13, 2025
The Grande Firehouse 5k, followed by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Big Mouth Chili Challenge is on Saturday, Nov. 15.
The race, hosted by the Boca Grande Fire Department begins at…
Camera Club meets
November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Camera Club announces its first meeting this season on November 18 at 10 a.m. which will take place at the Crowninshield, 240 Banyan St. as well as via zoom.
The meeting will be h…
Historic gathering for Historical Society
November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Historical Society’s board and staff gathered last week to celebrate their new History Center opening at the Crowninshield Community House. From left, front row: Trisha Lowe, Kim Ky…
The Island School sets date for Chowder Dinner
November 13, 2025
The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.
Guests can enjoy a cash bar, live music by the Green Flash Ba…
Busiest corner in the BG Village
November 13, 2025
As work continued Wednesday on the old 3rd Street Bistro building, utility crews were also working on wiring as it passed through street trees.
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Tourism appointments
November 13, 2025
At its Nov. 12 meeting, Charlotte County approved the following appointments:
Approved Vince Parrotta, of the Sunseeker Resort, to the Tourist Development Council and appointed Parrotta to fill t…
Lighthouse rallies for families hurt by Hurricane Melissa
November 13, 2025
BY LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Many island institutions have rallied to support victims of Hurricane Melissa.
“For any of us who have been in Florida for any amount of time, we know all…
Alison Brown brings ‘Sun and Water’ and bluegrass warmth to Crowninshield
November 13, 2025
Musician and entrepreneur here
Grammy-winning banjoist, composer and label founder Alison Brown returns to the stage next Friday, Nov. 21, with two performances at the Crowninshield Community Hou…
Parishioner will share story of 11 years on the oceans
November 13, 2025
Kimberly Lovo, parishioner at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, is speaking next week at the Women’s Club breakfast about the 11 years she spent living on a boat with her family sailing across the Paci…
Farmer’s Market returns Nov. 21
November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant.
The market will run each Friday through the spring from…











