Tag: Boca Grande

Strawberry Festival to feature artists Mitchell, Hannah and many more

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Artist John Mitchell BY SUSAN HANAFEE – What do the United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival and Boca Bargains have in common? Artist John Mitchell, Sr. for starters. Mitchell is a...

Explore Don Pedro by boat

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

CHEC docent Al Squires points out a buttonwood tree. BY SUE ERWIN – Ten explorers climbed aboard a 42-foot covered catamaran named the “Papyrus” and departed from Cape Haze Marina to Don...

Ocean CREST Alliance hosts conservation fundraiser on Palm Island

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Dr. Sylvia Earle got a standing ovation from guests at the fundraiser. Photo by Sue BY SUE ERWIN – Ocean CREST Alliance teamed up with Palm Island Resort last Friday, Feb. 5 to hold a...

Wildflower open this weekend with lots to do

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to a free Open House at Wildflower Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come explore nature and take a guided trail walk with knowledgeable...

Gaffney entertains Garden Club with tales of weddings past

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY CLARE DOYLE – Design star Michael Gaffney gave the Boca Grande Garden Club a “flower-powered” Flower Week to remember. A capacity crowd in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium last...

Coast Guard inspection at the Range Light

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Coast Guard held a routine inspection at the Range Light on Wednesday morning. This is one of the final inspections before the turnover, meaning that the Barrier Island Park Society will...

Have some coffee with a scientist on Wednesday

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

On Wednesday, Feb. 17 Mote’s Boca Grande office will host “Coffee with a Scientist,” featuring Dr. Jim Locascio, staff scientist in Mote Marine Laboratory’s Fisheries Habitat Ecology program....

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial

Thirty-three families who were left homeless by the devastating earthquake of 2010 have received new homes in a new village. Built by Boca Grande’s Hope For Haitians Committee through the...