Tag: Strawberry Festival

No festival, but plenty of strawberries ‘ to go’

February 20, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – The annual Strawberry Festival on Boca Grande, sponsored by the United Methodist Women (UMW), will not be held this year. But there will be strawberries and Jan Myer’s famous...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Strawberry Festival, a ‘mission from God,’ raised almost $80,000 this year

To the Editor: From the many volunteers of all ages involved, to local businesses and visitors, the 2020 United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival was a community event. It was a beautiful day, with...

Strawberry Festival this weekend

BY SUSAN HANAFEE Did someone say fresh strawberry shortcake, sizzling brats and hot dogs, homemade delicacies, bargains galore and a silent auction? Did someone say the United Methodist Women’s 22nd...

Jan Myers and Deb Houck want your stuff in Jan’s garage

January 11, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT There’s nothing Boca Grande resident Jan Myers likes more than having her garage filled with “stuff.” That’s other people’s things that have been donated to the Bargain Room for the annual...