Category: Society

Chowder Dinner for The Island School at Beach Club

January 26, 2024
Garland Pollard
Events, Society

The Island School held their 8th Annual Chowder Dinner at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club this year. The chilly evening made it a perfect one for chowder. Dozens of local restaurants showed off...

Social: Royal Palm Sponsor Night at Boca Bay Powerhouse

Royal Palm Players hosted their Sponsor Appreciation Cocktail Party on Sunday, Jan. 14. It was a full house on a rainy evening. Below, photos. Shown below, from top row: Betsy Drake,...

Englewood Chamber celebrates at Thoroughbred Golf Carts

December 22, 2023
Staff Report
Community, News, Society

Englewood Chamber Christmas Fun After Five was Thursday night Dec. 14 at Thoroughbred Golf Carts. Top Row: Maria Cummings; Madison Lutz, Jenni Aseere, Dana Lutz, Keith Sheridan, Meghan...

Social: Barrier Island Parks Society Lighthouse Lighting

December 15, 2023
Staff Report
News, Society

Barrier Island Parks Society hosted the evening Dec. 9, 2023. The crowd was welcomed by Scott Feringa and Sharon McKenzie. The evening proved to be a festive time as many attendees arrived to...

Lemon Bay Golf Club celebrates founders, course renovation

After a complete course renovation, Lemon Bay celebrated Thursday, Nov. 30 with a grand re-opening party. It was more than that, and included a marking of the founding of the club, with inaugural...

Boca Grande Garden Club has Pink Christmas

December 8, 2023
Staff Report
Community, News, Society

The Boca Grande Garden Club held its annual luncheon at the Boca Bay Powerhouse this week with their “In the Pink” theme. Below are photos from the Boca Beacon by Dusty Hopkins. Boca Grande...