Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Events, News.
The Barrier Island Parks Society is hosting the 25th Annual Green Gala, after being unable to hold the event last year due to Hurricane Ian. “The Barrier Island Parks Society has really financially suffered from Ian,” said Jennifer Burby, director of BIPS. “There was a lot of damage, and displacements and businesses were shut down, […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
BY BOOTS TOOLSDORF Having never experienced a Spelling Bee in my life, either as a contestant or a viewer, I was curious about its origins in this country. Seems it has been an American institution since the mid-1800s. Mark Twain even mentioned “spelling fights” in the Adventures of Tom Sawyer. And so it continues – […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes to establish a special-use alligator harvest, which will take effect for the 2024 season. The new opportunity will complement the existing statewide alligator hunt and create a flexible alternative that allows permittees to hunt at multiple “alligator management units” during […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
A 5K race, set for St. Patrick’s Day 2024 on Gasparilla Island and sponsored by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce, has been canceled due to logistics and permitting issues. The chamber hopes to reschedule the event, upon the resolution of the issues. Questions? Visit bocagrandechamber.com
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
Welcome all Boca Grande residents, friends and island workers to the 2024 Dog Show, “Puttin’ on the Dog”, to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. The dog show will award prizes in the categories including Costumes, Puppies, Large Dogs, Medium Dogs, Small/Toy Dogs and “Old Geezers”. Deadline to register for the DOG […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
When the Boca Grande Community Center gets its new roof this spring, it will have something in common with the c. 951 Sobrado Abbey in Galacia, Spain, and many other historic sites across the U.S. and Europe. The Community Center will have historically accurate and long-lasting clay tiles from the company Verea Tile, also known […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
The following Charlotte County MSBU/TU Advisory Boards are seeking volunteers who must be both a property owner within and reside within the unit. Placida Area Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2026. Rotonda Lakes Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board has one item on its agenda at its March 13, 2024 meeting. The board will consider a new accessory shed and garden studio at a house at 171 Palm Ave. The house at the address is a non-contributing structure in the district. The proposed shed, with standing seam metal […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, Featured News, News.
Get on board! The Boca Grande Woman’s Club annual Spring Fair is tomorrow, Saturday, March 9. The festive Boca Grande-themed parade, followed by all of the merriment and cheer of a traditional fair with nods to our island’s history, is sure to delight the entire family. The Bike Path Parade starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Events, News.
Spring breaks have officially begun, and as students from across the country head for the warmth of Florida, expect more crowds and traffic throughout the month of March. Lee and Charlotte counties’ public schools have March 18-22 off, including The Island School here in Boca Grande. Collier County students get March 11-16 off. Among the […]