Tag: Fourth of July

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Forristall fleet arrival!

July 2, 2025
Garland Pollard
Profiles

A Boca Grande family celebrates This week, the large extended Forristall family gathered at their cottage on Gasparilla Road. They are one of the many regulars in the Fourth of July...

A countdown for our nation’s 250th begins Friday

July 2, 2025
Garland Pollard
Editorial

This Fourth of July we are in a countdown to July 4, 2026 – our nation’s 250th. Is it a semiquincentennial or a sestercentennial? Bicentennial, in 1976, was a lot easier to say. In 1976, there...

EcoWatch: Is the spirit of July 4th celebration still alive?

“Hold on, my friends,to the Constitutionand the republic for which it stands. Miracles do nut cluster,and what happened once in 6,000 years,may not happen again.Hold on to the Constition,for if...

Getting patriotic at The Pink Pony

June 27, 2025
Staff Report
Community

Patriotic colors are everywhere! The Pink Pony offers red, white and blue acai bowls. Stop in and grab one or pick up some other delicious treats. Photo submitted

Shop local this Fourth

June 27, 2025
Staff Report
Community

Shop local as we head in to Independence Day week. Bridget Logue and Kris Boyden show off new Lilly wear at Palm on Park, and Terese Iammarino at Boca Blooms reminds us to stop in and pick up...