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Wildlife orientation meetings at Boca Grande Community Center Nov. 19, 21

November 18, 2025
Staff Report
Uncategorized

If you have ever thought about volunteering to help out your local wildlife, now is your chance to find out more information. June Deveneau will be leading two meetings of Peace River Wildlife...

Recalling the Major of St. Lo, Tom Howie, a man of outstanding character

November 13, 2025
Staff Report
Community, Opinion

BY JIM COCHRUN In the mid-50s, my little hometown of Naples, Fla., had a substandard school system. It was shortly after my father picked me up from school one day that my life would change...

Chili Challenge and Firehouse 5K this weekend

The Grande Firehouse 5k, followed by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Big Mouth Chili Challenge is on Saturday, Nov. 15. The race, hosted by the Boca Grande Fire Department begins...

Camera Club meets

November 13, 2025
Staff Report
Events, News

The Boca Grande Camera Club announces its first meeting this season on November 18 at 10 a.m. which will take place at the Crowninshield, 240 Banyan St. as well as via zoom. The meeting will be...

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...

The Island School sets date for Chowder Dinner

November 13, 2025
Staff Report
Education, Events, News

The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. Guests can enjoy a cash bar, live music by the Green Flash...

Busiest corner in the BG Village

November 13, 2025
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

As work continued Wednesday on the old 3rd Street Bistro building, utility crews were also working on wiring as it passed through street trees. Photo by Garland Download Download