Tag: Boca Grande Historical Society

History Bytes: Tom Knight on Mercury Marine and Mercabo

February 19, 2026
Anna Ridilla
Community History, News

The third History Bytes of 2026 was presented by Tom Knight, who shared about his time at Mercury Marine, or Mercabo, on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Johann Fust Library Loggia. This is the 25th year...

Author Hanafee tells tales in History Bytes talk

There were frequent chuckles and plenty of knowing nods in the large crowd at the Johann Fust Library on Wednesday as they were entertained by local author Susan Hanafee’s presentation “The Island...

History: Working the railroad, Charlotte Harbor to Arcadia

Above, workers on the Charlotte Harbor and Northern Railroad, from the Historical Society archives. The railroad was originally along the beach. BGHS photo JAMES BLAHA, BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL...

Saying goodbye to Kim Kyle at the Boca Grande Historical Society

December 18, 2025
Staff Report
Community History, News

Last Friday, the Boca Grande Historical Society celebrated and paid tribute to the work of Kim Kyle, administrative director, on her retirement. Clockswise from top left, Jim and Karen Grace,...

G.I.F.T. Donates to Historical Society

December 11, 2025
Staff Report
Community History, News

Proceeds from the 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament, or G.I.F.T., were presented to the Boca Grande Historical Society on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Pictured here, a $5,000 donation to...

Book Talks

November 26, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, News

The Boca Grande Historical Society will feature several books as part of its Let’s Talk About Florida series. They include: Totch: A Life in the Everglades,” By Loren G. Brown, Dec. 9 Totch...

Letters: Gulf of America in history exhibit

To the Editor: I read an interesting article in the Boca Beacon last week regarding the new BG Historical Society’s new home and exhibition. So my wife and I took a ride over to the new...

Historic gathering for Historical Society

November 13, 2025
Staff Report
Community History, News

The Boca Grande Historical Society’s board and staff gathered last week to celebrate their new History Center opening at the Crowninshield Community House. From left, front row: Trisha Lowe, Kim...

History Center reels in new location, exhibits

When former Boca Grande Historical Society President Pam Heilman came in and first saw the new space for the Boca Grande History Center, and its new Footprints from the Past Exhibition, she said...

Opening for new History Center at Crowninshield

November 6, 2025
Staff Report
Community History, News

The new space for the Boca Grande Historical Society and History Center will open to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 12. This new, interactive History Center exhibit will bring Boca Grande’s...