Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Every spring through fall, sea turtles return to Boca Grande’s shoreline to nest. The tracks they leave behind fade quickly with the tide, but the effort required to protect those nests does not. The work is daily, physical, precise and sustained by a small nonprofit that operates almost entirely on volunteer power. That nonprofit is […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
In the last week, Gasparilla Island and Placida have seen what seem to be old fashioned brownouts. These interruptions are not long enough to be outages, but instead are voltage sags or shutoffs for a minute or two, and then the power will return to full. These voltage sags have been seen downtown, including at […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Richard Scott Faley, of Boca Grande passed away peacefully in Florida on February 15, 2026 at the age of 78. Born on August 18, 1947 in Trenton, NJ, Scott grew up in Titusville, NJ and graduated from Holy Ghost Prep in Bensalem, PA, where he played basketball and was known as “The Bear.” He obtained […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles.
From farmland to preschool Above, Kim with her husband Rick in Boca Grande. Photo submitted Much of Kris Ganong’s volunteer work in Boca Grande centers on a practical need – where young children spend their day. As vice president of the Boca Grande Preschool Board, she helps with fundraising, planning and the effort to bring the […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Current weather indicates our colder winter has passed. I expect to see some cooler days, but the harsh Arctic Fronts seem to be behind us. We might have dodged a bullet so far, as I haven’t heard of any major fish kills locally. If you are aware of anything in this regard, please let me […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Parents were planning a prom for seniors after it was canceled by Lemon Bay High School. Contributions from local businesses, social media icon, Danny Duncan, along with private donations were moving the planning along. TEN YEARS AGO Construction workers removed the last center expanse of steel from the old swing bridge. FIFTEEN […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community.
Award-winning artist Gail Cleveland is featured this month at Crews Bank on Park Ave. in partnership with the Boca Grande Art Center. Gail is part of a family dynasty of professional artists and co-owner of Smart Studio, founded in 1982 by her mother, Wini Smart. Today, Gail and her daughter, Rebecca Cleveland, continue their legacy […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
In the last week, both Gasparilla Island and just off island in Placida, have seen what seem to be old fashioned brown outs. These interruptions are not long enough to be outages, but instead are voltage sags or shut offs for a minute or two, and then the power will return to full. These voltage […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
Excitement is brewing for the 2026 Boca Grande Art On Park Avenue Festival coming up on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21-22. This curated fine art event will transform Park Avenue and 4th Street into a live art gallery for two days co-sponsored by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce and well-known local artist, Carroll Swayze. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
Susan Kerns, executive director of the Milwaukee Film Festival, will be one of two guest speakers at the 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival. Kerns will speak from noon to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, following the film “Sally.” Kerns is executive director of Milwaukee Film and has worked with film festivals since volunteering for SXSW […]