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BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB Members of the Boca Grande Garden Club gathered on Feb. 5 in the newly refurbished Community Center Auditorium, where they were treated to a colorful and unique plant and flower presentation by noted photographer and botanical artist Laurie Tennent. Inspired by her photographer dad and her painter mother, […]
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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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Work at Wheeler Road Community Park is progressing, though there is no firm date for reopening. New turf is being delivered to the site as of Thursday, Feb. 13, and then will be put in place. The sod area will be cordoned off temporarily to allow for unimpeded growth and restoration of the park’s field. […]
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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 […]
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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BY LARRY HANNAH, SHARON CROSS, MARY O’BANNONSTEPHANIE NEWMAN Dear Boca Grande Community, On behalf of the Boca Grande Disaster Fund, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The generosity and compassion of this community have been nothing short of extraordinary, allowing us to provide critical […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Profiles.
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 […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, someone dies of heart disease every 34 seconds. That’s nearly 2,500 people every day. In honor of American Heart Month, Dr. Emily Haly, MD, of the Boca Grande Health Clinic helps us understand heart disease and how […]