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Holy Week services slated

The most solemn week of the Christian year is next week, known as Holy Week. It is really not a full week, but the number of special services and remembrances make five days seem much longer and perhaps are more impactful for the intensity of those five days. Specific times and places can be found […]

Boca Grande Preschool finds new home(s)

BY THE BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL Despite the challenges wrought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall, and despite the subsequent dislocation of the Boca Grande Preschool from its longstanding space on the campus of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, The Boca Grande Preschool is thriving. “Make Way for Ducklings,” Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book, […]

Community Center breaks ground on Island School, Renaissance plan

Close to 100 people were present Thursday, April 10, to celebrate the groundbreaking for the expansion of The Island School. This is the first on-the-ground manifestation of the Friends of Boca Grande’s Renaissance Campaign, in cooperation with Lee County, updating and modernizing the facilities associated with the Boca Grande Community Center.  Marta Howell, CEO of […]

Boca Grande resident honored for Korean Conflict service

Boca Grande resident and veteran Bob Fletcher joined the 22nd Southwest Florida Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 8.  “It was phenomenal from start to finish,” said Fletcher, who served during the Korean Conflict. Tuesday’s flight, which was sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, took off early in the morning from Punta Gorda Airport and returned […]

Edie’s 100th

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church honored parishioner Edie Gardner on Sunday, for her 100th birthday and her support of the church. From left are Ron Drake, Edie, Dan Headington, daughter-in-law Liz Drayton and son Peter Thayer.       Photo by Garland 

Everglades Day at J.McLaughlin

Everglades Day was celebrated at J.McLaughlin with a book display and photos around the store featuring the work of Clyde Butcher.                              Photo by Matt