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This weekend, The Grande Chorus is kicking off its 4th season with a mid-century-themed concert of holiday favorites. Thirty Boca Grande friends and neighbors will be singing cool retro arrangements of songs, in the musical styles from the 1940s to the 1960s. Beautiful harmonies, a singalong and a finale surprise will allow the audience to […]
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Barrier Island Parks Society is holding their celebration of the lighting of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Saturday, Dec. 13 with events starting at 5:30 p.m., 880 Belcher Road, Boca Grande. Entertainment, appetizers and wine/beer bar. BIPS.org
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Russ Burden, renowned wildlife photographer, will give a presentation on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. for the Boca Grande Camera Club. The club meets at Crowninshield Community House, 240 Banyan Street, as well as via zoom. Russ is an award-winning professional photographer and instructor with vast experience, whose works have been honored and displayed […]
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Lee County Board of County Commissioners had released the administrative code for administering Boca Grande parking permits. The issue will be on the agenda at their Tuesday, Dec. 2 meeting. The code, AC-11-20, provides the criteria for issuance of Parking Permits for use within designated areas located on the Lee County portions of Gasparilla Island and requirements […]
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Above, Steve Neri, Tom Longest, Darcy Longest, Nancy Neri, Margo Perriello, Bob Periello Boca Grande North held a celebration last Friday to not only open their new clubhouse facilities but to get together as a community after a difficult series of storms. “It’s the first time we have come together as an association since Milton, […]
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BY CHARLOTTE C. COWAN, MD Few things are more joyful – or more unpredictable – than a grandchild’s visit. Children inevitably bring with them both fun and minor chaos. And, as every grandparent knows, the best memories often come with a few “uh-ohs” along the way. This month’s Ask a Doc welcomes guest contributor Charlotte […]
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If you have ever thought about volunteering to help out your local wildlife, now is your chance to find out more information. June Deveneau will be leading two meetings of Peace River Wildlife Rescue volunteers to be official animal transporters and rescuers on Gasparilla Island and in surrounding areas. At the meeting, volunteers will explain […]
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Above, art by Rae Medgyesy Photo submitted Kick off the holiday season with Deck the Walls and More, Boca Grande Art Center’s annual Fall Show celebrating the magic of small-scale art. This festive exhibition begins on Friday, Nov. 21 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 7. Showcasing original works by talented island artists, each piece is […]
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To stand in the new exhibit room at the Crowninshield House, with its completed exhibits, is a wonder – especially considering where the Boca Grande Historical Society was after Hurricane Helene. Remember that Helene flooded their old space in the Teacherage, which backed up to Boca Bargains. While the flood only reached the floor of […]
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The Boca Grande Preschool, Inc. is new the owner of 311 Palm Avenue. The Palm Avenue property was donated by the Pete and Ginny Nicholas family. It is zoned as commercial, located behind the 3rd Street Bistro. The property transfer was executed on Aug. 20, according to Lee County Appraiser records. “We are very happy […]