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Van Hubbard: Mackerel, both Spanish and king, best in icy coolers
March 26, 2026
March leads us into our spring season. We did enjoy some spring-like weather last month, but each one should be weaker now. Spring has officially arrived, and I’m excited about all the fishing optio…
Camera Club goes to stars
March 26, 2026
The Boca Grande Camera Club is pleased to announce a presentation on basic astrophotography by commercial photographer, Larry McNiff, on April 7.
The presentation will begin at 10 a.m. in the Cro…
Garden Club has visit from Orlando’s FarmGal
March 26, 2026
On Wednesday, March 4, Eileen Tongson, owner of FarmGal Flowers, an urban flower farm and design studio in Orlando, was a speaker at the Boca Grande Garden Club. Eileen is a graduate of the Universi…
Books, art and family fun will come together at the Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival
March 26, 2026
The Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival will unite authors, artists, performers and families for a full day celebrating creativity in all its forms. The festival will take place on April 18 fr…
Iacocca-era special still runs
March 26, 2026
A relic of the Lee Iacocca era visited the island last week with a 1991 convertible Dodge Shadow. The car was also known as the Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance America. The car is maintained loca…
Events Roundup: March 27-April 2
March 26, 2026
Friday, March 27
Farmers Market, Bayou (last market on April 3)
Frondezvous Mini Market, Pink Pony Courtyard
Art Upstairs by Rae Medgyesy, Depot Building Floor 2, Studio 3 (through Sunday…
Michael Alexander: On the Wing of Eternity
March 26, 2026
In 2021, Michael Alexander began a personal journey to uncover the life of his father who died during World War II. He intended to create a written record for his children and grandchildren. The end…
New director of Lemon Bay Conservancy Michelle VanderHaar
March 26, 2026
Within minutes of meeting Michelle VanderHaar, the new executive director of the Lemon Bay Conservancy, it is obvious that she is passionate and enthusiastic about the organization and her role in i…
Fire Department calls increase from 2025
March 26, 2026
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 58 calls for assistance in February 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, March 18.
At the m…
Friends support for Fire Department
March 26, 2026
The Friends of the Boca Grande Fire Department are pleased to report that the response to the request for funds to replace the old ladder truck has been generous.
The Board of Commissioners for t…











