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Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. a local food pantry in Englewood, is expanding their building with an addition of 1,600 sq. ft. of warehouse space. EHH started their capital campaign of $300,000 in January 2025 and has been able to raise about $200,000 so far. The 2,400 sq. ft. pantry located at 700 E. Dearborn Street in […]
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Donations from local businesses including J.T. Turner dinner and necklace from Barbara Anne’s Above, gathering items for the Strawberry Festival’s silent auction are co-chairs (from left) Philip and Lorri Swords, Janet Lee and Larry Hannah. Photo submitted BY SUSAN HANAFEE Boca Grande’s annual Strawberry Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on […]
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The Boca Grande Camera Club has announced the “Art of Photography” show March 6 to 8, 2026 at the Boca Grande Art Center located at 236 Banyan St. The public is invited to attend an opening wine reception on Friday, March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by exhibit hours on Saturday, March 7 […]
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For years, Luke Russert was a familiar face in the halls of Congress, reporting for NBC News and following in the formidable footsteps of his father, the legendary Meet the Press moderator Tim Russert. But after a sudden departure from the spotlight, Russert embarked on a different kind of assignment: a three-year, six-continent quest for […]
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The Boca Grande Community Center will host an evening of history and storytelling March 4 at 4:30 p.m. as author Jonathan Eig returns to the island to discuss his biography, “King: A Life.” Known for his meticulous research and narrative flair, Eig’s latest work is being hailed as the definitive portrait of the Rev. Martin […]
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This week, just before the start of the fourth and final presentation of this year’s History Bytes series, Boca Grande Historical Society Vice President Scott Shively made a surprise presentation to Betsy Fugate Joiner. The History Bytes program has just completed its 25th year, and Joiner was recognized for her key role in shaping the […]
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The Friends of Boca Grande Fire Department kicked-off fund-raising activities at the last gathering of the Boca Grande Men’s Club. At the meeting, Chief C.W. Blosser reviewed the activities needed to reestablish full capabilities and identified the urgent need to replace one of the department’s ladder trucks that has over 15 years of service and […]
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The Boca Grande Woman’s Club will hold a day of spring events on Saturday, March 14, including a bake sale, a dog show and the return of the island’s beloved Bike Parade. The day begins with the Barking Bake Sale from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Bake Sale will be serving up a delicious mix […]
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BY THE GICIA This spring, visitors to the Bike Path will be greeted not only by Boca Grande’s seasonal beauty but also by a vibrant display of student-created artwork promoting safety, courtesy and shared use of the Bike Path. The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is proud to once again partner with The […]