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The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in Boca Grande and a return to the Hermitage Beach in Sarasota County. The Boca Grande event on Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. is entitled “Joe & Lauren: Making Music in Boca Grande” and features Hermitage Fellows Joe Iconis and […]
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Above, one of 25 new homes. Photos submitted BY HOPE FOR HAITIANS After a six-year pause, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians will welcome supporters back for its first in-person fundraising event since 2019, renewing a long-standing commitment to helping families in Haiti by building safe, permanent homes through Food For The Poor of Coconut Creek, […]
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The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the Art in the Palms event on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is a community celebration of art, music, food and island conservation. The event raises funds to support the acquisition and restoration of land while continuing and expanding the Conservancy’s environmental education programs. “A handful of years ago it […]
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For the first time in its history, the Johann Fust Library Foundation will present Island Book Blast – Boca Grande’s Book Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johann Fust Community Library. The event will feature local authors under a tent in the library courtyard, where they will talk […]
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The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on February 11, 2026 to review a number of cases, including the new location for the Boca Grande Preschool and repairs to the Amory Chapel at Gasparilla Island State Park. Cases to be reviewed include 1911 Shore Lane, a proposal to elevate existing residence, […]
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A number of island residents along the beachfront and Gilchrist area have filed a suit against a defunct Boca Grande corporation to clear up their property titles. An “Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry of Boca Grande Associates Inc.,” or similar suits have been filed against Boca Grande Associates, which was dissolved by proclamation […]
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There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for renovations as part of the Renaissance Plan of Friends of Boca Grande. The playground was used by both The Island School and locals, as it sat open to the public during non-school hours. Christine Oliver, […]
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Wildflower project cited in volunteer service The Lemon Bay Conservancy held its annual meeting on Jan. 26, bringing together board members, volunteers and supporters to reflect on recent milestones and share updates on the organization’s work across the region. One of the most notable moments of the evening was the retirement of longtime board member […]
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At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Charlotte Commissioners asked for a joint meeting between Lee County and Charlotte County to be held in Boca Grande to resolve an ongoing parking disagreement. They still have not yet set a date. County Administrator Hector Flores reported that he has yet to hear back about the […]
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Renowned seagrass expert visits Cape Haze Dr. Jim Fourqurean is one of the world’s leading seagrass scientists, a pioneer whose decades of research at Florida International University have shaped how scientists – and policymakers – understand and protect coastal ecosystems. A professor and director of the Coastlines and Oceans Division of the Institute of Environment […]