Tag: Friends of Boca Grande

Lynne Olson returns to discuss ‘Empress of the Nile’

Historian’s newest book details the rescue of Egypt’s temples Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable story of an unsung heroine. Boca Grande favorite, Lynne Olson, returns on Wednesday,...

Groundbreaking for The Island School

The Boca Grande Community Center will hold a dedication for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new The Island School at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 10. Dignitaries and donors, as well as the...

Easter Egg Hunt set for April 19

The Boca Grande Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Wheeler Road Community Park, 305 Wheeler Road, Boca Grande. This free event is sponsored by Lee County Parks &...

Community Center cleanup progress

Above, the west side of the Boca Grande Community Center this Wednesday, just before concrete footings were to be poured in their recovery from fall hurricanes. Right, more of the interior;...

Boca Grande Live!

March 27, 2025
Staff Report
Events

This past Monday evening, Friends’ Boca Grande Live! featured Rock this TownOrchestra with swinging sounds of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Photo submitted

Prof. Tamar Gendler, March 19 on philosophers

We cling to the notion of free will, believing our decisions are the product of rational thought. But what if our choices are subtly steered by unseen forces? Recent studies, like those that will...

Tamar Gendler, Yale dean, explores ancient secrets, new insights

Unlock the secrets to a more fulfilling life with Tamar Gendler, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Yale University, as she presents “Ancient Secrets to Modern Happiness” on Wednesday,...

Evan Thomas to explore the moral and strategic dilemmas of atomic bomb

February 20, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Acclaimed author and historian Evan Thomas will deliver a compelling presentation on the complex decision to use the atomic bomb at the end of World War II. The event, scheduled for Wednesday,...

Folk and guitar legend Tom Rush performing Tuesday at Community Center

“Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” – James Taylor Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration, a journey...

Books & Things

February 13, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Ahead: Evan Thomas Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II by American journalist Evan Thomas is at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 Thomas takes us on the...