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BY KAREN GRACE,BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER In July 1983, the Boca Grande Community Theater staged its first play, “Out of the Frying Pan.” The Boca Beacon noted that for some of the cast and crew “it was like jumping into the fire with their first-ever performance.” Only four of the 12-member cast had any previous […]
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Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable evening at the 26th Annual Green Gala. This year’s theme, Shipwreck Soiree, invites guests to dress as their favorite castaway character or embrace the breezy elegance of island chic. Mark your calendars for Monday, April 7, 2025, and join us at the Boca Bay Pass Club from […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Real Estate, Sports & Outdoors.
Legacy property on island Boca Grande Real Estate has listed the historic Whidden’s Marina, one of Boca Grande’s oldest marinas, for $17.5 million. This waterfront property is situated on 0.94 acres of land with all docks and slips (both wet and dry), multiple structures and buildings. It is zoned as marina commercial. “The Whiddens have […]
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New location is only temporary; school will move back on island BY THE BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL Founded in 1989 with the mission of offering a rich learning environment to the young children of families who work or live in Boca Grande, the Boca Grande Preschool – like its students – is thriving. The growth of […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Another beautiful week here in Boca Grande! Warm weather and sunshine has been the story the last few weeks and spring patterns are starting to show! Along with the good weather, some snook have decided to work their way back onto the flats as well. We are still a few weeks […]
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Watson Wu with his framed canvas print which now hangs in the office of Silver King Custom Homes at the north end of Gasparilla Island. ImagesByWatson.com Photo by Matt
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
One of the better second-hand anecdotes we heard about Boca Grande this year was of a cranky house guest who was unsatisfied at the number of luxury boutiques in Boca Grande, having experienced Palm Beach. She could not fathom that there were not more luxury goods shops here. Where was the Worth Avenue? After telling […]
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When Terrie Smith started waiting tables at The Pink Elephant back in 1988, it was just about season. She had come to the area after living in Fort Lauderdale with her son, Shawn. Her parents did not like her there. “They wanted me out of there,” said Smith, who is now a waitress at […]
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE What do you do with 55 flats of luscious Florida strawberries, 1,200 biscuits and gallons of whipped cream? You serve up mouthwatering strawberry shortcake to visitors at the Annual Strawberry Festival at the Boca Grande Lighthouse Methodist Church on Saturday, March 1. But that’s not all. Along with the shortcake, there are […]
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A motion to draft amendments to parking requirements for Boca Grande and Matlacha Historic Districts was passed unanimously at the regular Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4. “I’m really happy to see these changes come through,” said Commissioner Kevin Ruane at the meeting. “Both communities are certainly within my district, and […]