Tag: Boca Grande Community Center

Stable sea turtle population a small victory for Florida conservation

Decades of research, protective laws and community involvement are paying off for Florida’s sea turtles, a conservation success story shared by Dr. Jake Lasala of Mote Marine Laboratory during the...

Sonia Purnell stories of Pamela Harriman

January 2, 2026
Staff Report
Entertainment, News

History enthusiasts and literary lovers are in for a riveting afternoon on Tuesday, Jan. 14, as New York Times bestselling author Sonia Purnell visits the Boca Grande Community Center to deliver a...

Upcoming Events: December 2025-January 2026

November 26, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Boca Grande Sleuths Join the sleuths on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. as they investigate “Snow” by John Banville presented by Susan Hanafee. This free event is held in the Boca Grande Community...

Bridge Authority meeting Nov. 19

November 6, 2025
Staff Report
News

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room of the Boca Grande Community Center. Topics will include a review of the portfolio, cash...

Michael Burlingame

October 30, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Michael Burlingame author of “Abraham Lincoln: A Life” will present fresh insights into Lincoln’s life as a youth, lawyer, husband, father and leader on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the...

New entrance at Community Center

September 25, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

Progress continued on renovations to the Boca Grande Community Center this week. One change is the slight update to the entrance at the west side. There is a new ramp and doorway, which was...