Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Sunsets of Boca Grande opened its doors where Fresh Produce used be located. TEN YEARS AGO The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association announced that it had met its cash goal to restore the Mercabo site. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The BG Historical Society hosted its annual trip to Useppa Island. Participants enjoyed […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
This week, protest came to Boca Grande over Minneapolis and ICE. Those who saw it on social media and are reading about it today will have different opinions. Ask anyone their thoughts, and you will get as many answers as there are people to ask. National issues are far beyond our weekly scope. The only […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Cuteness on overload! This baby racoon was rescued from the road near Kappy’s Island Shoppe. A good samaritan from the Boca Grande Club, Nickolas Boudin, rescued the raccoon from the middle of the road. Photos by Caroline and Brandy
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One More Time … Susan Shaffer’s encaustic monotype “Forest” recently received a Merit Award at the Venice Art Center’s juried exhibition, Colors in Motion – marking her second ribbon of the season. The exhibition runs through Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave., Venice. A Founding Member of the Boca Grande […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
This is a good time to be living in Florida, except if you’re unlucky enough to be living in the Florida Panhandle, including Pensacola, where residents were greeted with two inches of snow and cold weather. Recent reports now show that Orlando will face freeze warnings Sunday and Monday mornings, with temperatures as low as […]
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Hot redfish on a cold day… BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Just like the rest of the country the chilly weather has arrived in southwest Florida this week. But don’t let these cooler temperatures discourage you from getting out on the water, the fish are still biting! These temperatures have put the redfish on the move […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
A group of around 120 Boca Grande residents gathered at Sam Murphy Park on Tuesday morning, Jan. 27 to support democracy and protest the violence in Minneapolis. The protest was organized in less than 24 hours, and word of the demonstration was spread through text messages throughout the island. Text invitations emphasized that people of […]
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The Boca Grande Men’s Club welcomed Heisman winner Bo Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, shown here with Dick Brown, was both an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals and a Los Angeles Raiders running back. His new drink is Bo 3.0 hydration. Photo […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to nearly 600 calls for assistance in 2025, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21. At the meeting, Chief Blosser reported that the fire department answered 50 requests for assistance in December 2025. For the whole year, the department responded to […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
Friday, Jan. 23 • Farmer’s Market, Bayou • Boca Grande Art Center, Elegant Oyster Painting, 236 Banyan St. • Island Memories, Boca Grande Historical Society, Crowninshield Community House Saturday, Jan 24 • Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum Open House • Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic 70+ Mixed Doubles, Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club; Mixed Doubles Finals, […]