Tag: Boca Grande Community Center

Beloved bird lady says ‘good-bye’ to Boca Grande

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Standing on the stage with E.T., the great horned owl by her side, wildlife rescuer Doris Mager informed the crowd that this would be her last year doing an educational program in...

Super Tuesday coming to a polling place near you

March 11, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT While many residents will be waiting for Super Tuesday to roll around to vote in the primary election, almost a quarter of Lee County voters have already cast their ballots through...

Get ready for a good old-fashioned bike parade

March 4, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Lee County Parks and Recreation has announced that the annual Bike Parade will take place on Saturday, March 19. Registration is ongoing right now, and you can fill out your form today at the Boca...

Sweepin’ the gator back home

May 11, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

Certain local golf courses may have a huge alligator as their national claim to fame, but our island has its own version of reptilian fame. Recently our local iguana trapper, George Cera, had...

Youth fishing tourneys done for 2015, next season’s dates set

May 11, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The Boca Grande Community Center hosted its last Youth Fishing Tournament of the season on Saturday, May 2 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier. The weather was windy and the bite was slow. The kids...

Candy needed for Easter egg hunt

March 30, 2015
BBadmin7502
News

The Main Rabbit of Easter will be coming to Boca Grande on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m., but he needs your help. Please drop off bags of individually wrapped soft candy by Tuesday, April 1 at...

Guest editorial: GICIA offers guided walks in private areas

March 20, 2015
BBadmin7502
Opinion

Does the idea of a guided tour through a quiet, beautiful restored parcel of GICIA Land Conservancy Property sound nice? How about the chance to catch a glimpse of the elusive and rarely seen...

Native Now to give ‘Reflections’ presentation March 23

March 13, 2015
BBadmin7502
News

On Monday, March 23, Lew Hastings, founder of the Native Now Foundation (and also our executive director at the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce), will give a new lecture about his time on the...

Get your pooch primped! It’s almost dog show time

March 13, 2015
BBadmin7502
News

The fur will be flying on Saturday, March 28, at the Boca Grande Community Center, but don’t worry … it will be flying in a good way. Make sure your dog is entered into the Boca Grande...

Strawberry Festival 2015: The big event is upon us

March 13, 2015
BBadmin7502
News

This Saturday, March 7, the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center and the Crowninshield Community House will be abuzz … not with bees but with patrons full of goodwill, a generous...