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River Road expansion proposal will significantly cut down on evacuation time

Anyone who has traveled River Road from just north of Englewood to the I 75 offramp knows that it can be a tedious, time-consuming, even dangerous drive. Recently the Florida Department of Transportation District One held a public workshop to explain the proposed widening of the road, and while the design is not yet complete it appears the proposal will become a reality.

Cutting a Christmas tree on-island and other memories

The February 9 History Bytes program features the Davis family – Frank Davis, Robin Davis Melvin, Doug and Gail Coleman Davis – who spent their summers and holidays in Boca Grande during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Their memories include arriving on the train from Arcadia, cutting the family’s Christmas tree at the north end of the Island and days of freedom, fishing, swimming and fun.

BGHPB to discuss Journey’s End, St. Andrew’s memorial garden

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. The items on the agenda include a project at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and one at Journey’s End, the historic home at the end of 18th Street.The proposal at […]

OBITUARY: William Johnson

William “Bill” Johnson, 82, died peacefully and surrounded by family in his home on January 28, 2022. William Vincent Johnson was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on January 7, 1940, the fifth son of James and Eleanor nee Kerrick Johnson. Eleanor passed away when “Billy” was four, after giving birth to her sixth child, a girl. […]

Join in the fun at the Boca Grande 5K walk and run

On Sunday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 a.m. sharp, join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande.
Start your run at the Boca Grande Community Center (on the National Register of Historic Places), pass beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor and the famous Gasparilla Inn, go along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finish on Banyan Street (named for the very large trees that line both sides of the street).

ECOWATCH: Are we giving our pets more than love?

How about COVID-19? We share quite a bit with our furry companions: homes, food, time spent cuddling, playing and walking — and some pets are even allowed to sleep in our beds.
While this closeness is always desirable, one of the main reasons for having these loving creatures, there could be a price to pay for this privilege if their owners have COVID-19.