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Letters: Appreciation from Art on Park organizer after successful event

To the Editor: Boca Grande Art On Park Avenue was a great success this past weekend and I wanted to thank everyone for coming out and showing your support for original art and the fine artists...

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New Chamber Back Bay Fishing Tournament

February 19, 2026
Anna Ridilla
News, Sports & Outdoors

The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce has introduced the first annual Gasparilla Grande Slam Back Bay Fishing Tournament, to be held on March 28. This inshore fishing event celebrates...

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World Class Art Exhibit Returns to Boca Grande at Art on Park

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
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...

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Boca Grande Chamber elects new slate of officers

December 18, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce introduced five new members to the board of directors on December 6. Jessica Goslowski of Barnichol Hardware is the new treasurer. Wally Rutan of Island...

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Chili Challenge and Firehouse 5K this weekend

The Grande Firehouse 5k, followed by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Big Mouth Chili Challenge is on Saturday, Nov. 15. The race, hosted by the Boca Grande Fire Department begins...

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Upcoming Events: November 2025

Big Mouth Chili The Boca Grande Chamber is hosting the Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4th St. and Bayou Ave. Mouth-watering chili recipes, music...

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Carol McCoy talks on gopher tortoises

SUP Englewood’s “Coffee & Conservation” series will return on Tuesday, Oct. 21, with a program focused on the gopher tortoise, a keystone species threatened by habitat loss and environmental...

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Chili Cookoff to be held Saturday, Nov. 15, after Fire Department race

The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce second annual Big Mouth Chili Challenge is set for Saturday, Nov. 15, right after the Grande Firehouse 5K. “We figured everyone was going to be out here...

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Small merchants. Who is it that Just Feels Right?

A kind and anonymous X.com user reached out to the Boca Beacon Twitter feed this week, suggesting a PGA-like shuttle for Boca Grande to help preserve the independent merchants on the island after...

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Chamber Golf Scramble date set

Above, members of the Chamber at last year’s Educate Boca Golf Scramble. File photo The Educate Boca Golf Scramble Tournament is set for Monday, Oct. 6 returning this year to The Gasparilla Inn...

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