Sen. McCormick at Men’s Club
United States Sen. Dave Harold McCormick spoke to the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Tuesday, April 7. From left, Brit Hume, Sen. McCormick, Jeff Kendall and Steve Jansen. McCormick has served since 2025. Photo by Dusty
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Troy Senik to speak on Grover Cleveland April 15 at
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Friends of Boca Grande Community Center is pleased to host author Troy Senik for a lecture and discussion on his biography of President Grover Cleveland, “A Man of Iron,” on Wednesday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Senik reclaims the legacy of Cleveland, best known as the president who served two nonconsecutive […]
Cottage raising and Sharp Hacienda approvals
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, News, Real Estate.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at its Wednesday, April 8 meeting, including a garage for the Sharp house La Hacienda, and a 1930s cottage on Tarpon Avenue. Present were board members Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Peggy Stanley, Bill Caldwell III, Dennis Maloomian and Paul Eddy. The main project to be reviewed […]
Kids Needs of Englewood
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Kids Needs of Englewood has found a new home in the Tiffany Square Shopping Center on SR 766 and San Casa Drive in Englewood. The Rev. Daphne Johnson of Lighthouse United Methodist Church blessed the new space and Peter and Elsa Soderberg presented Kids Needs with a $45,000 check. It was a matching grant between […]
Giving Challenge returns April 15-16; Local nonprofits to participate
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will host its 10th annual Giving Challenge from noon April 15 to noon April 16, 2026. The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour online fundraiser supporting nonprofits across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. Many local charities are planning efforts to encourage supporters to donate during this period, as donations […]
Quick rain makes giant mess across island
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Above, High water on Gulf Boulevard and a stuck Dodge minivan. Photo by Jay Iacoma A quick rainstorm on Tuesday, April 7 dumped rain and flooded streets on Gasparilla Island. Across the coast, Sarasota Airport recorded 1.43 inches, and on the island a local citizen’s rain gauge reported about 1.5 inches, with 2.45 inches reported at […]
Two medflights and a busy week with EMS calls
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Golf cart dangers abound Above, two Lee visits to the Damficare helicopter pad this week have kept emergency crews busy during Easter week. Photo by Sue Shaffer On Wednesday evening, April 8 there was a helicopter medical evacuation from the Damificare Street landing pad. This week there have actually been two helicopter evacuations from the […]
EASTER WEEKEND: Walking of the Cross, Egg Hunt & The Beatles
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Easter weekend began with Stations of the Cross on Park Avenue, and followed with an Easter Egg hunt at the Community Center. Saturday afternoon, there was a return of John, Paul, George and Ringo with the Boca Grande Historical Society’s Beatlemaniax. All photos from the weekend can be found here. […]
The Great Seashell Hunt
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Barrier Island Parks Society and Florida Park Service held their Great Seashell Hunt last week. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse created their own version of a Easter egg hunt. This group participated and learned about seashells of Boca Grande. Photo by Matt
Lighthouse Day
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Florida Lighthouse Day was celebrated last Saturday. The volunteers at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum were busy at work. Shown at top, Wendy Hogan & Judy Morgan showing off their unique lighthouses for purchase and at right, Jeff McCann who was our tour guide at the top. […]