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Record-setting Tennis Ball a smash
January 29, 2013 A record-setting crowd of more than 180 attendees jammed the Boca Grande Club for the fifth annual Tennis Ball Jan. 23. more »»
4 Boca Grande properties on Jan. 31 agenda
January 28, 2013 BOCA GRANDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD WOMAN’S CLUB ROOM BOCA GRANDE COMMUNITY CENTER 131 FIRST STREET WEST, BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 10:00 AM AGENDA 1. more »»
FWC chairman touts fish designation benefits
January 25, 2013 To the Editor: Whether it’s the heart-pounding excitement and anticipation of the strike on a fly or a lure, or the thrill of a catch soon to be on your dinner table, the best place in the world to... more »»
Two Boca Grande properties sell
January 25, 2013 Both Boca Grande property sales posted in the latest Lee County property transfers reached $1.6 million or higher. The top sale was the $2. more »»
Toast to the Coast challenge: Follow monster 2012 success
January 25, 2013 Toast to the Coast event chairwoman Hilary Dahms of Cape Haze is nervous. She has every right to be. more »»
Entrepreneurial spirit renewed by BG Friendship Village
January 24, 2013 Editor's note: In areas plagued by poverty, live shopkeepers, seamstresses and bakers are emerging success stories made possible by the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee and Food For The Po. more »»
2012 Gasparilla Island traffic No. 6 all-time
January 24, 2013 Gasparilla Island traffic slowed a wee bit in December to finish No. 6 for the year all-time at 851,264 paid vehicle tolls. It was the most paid tolls since 868,693 in 2009. more »»
The Island School launches enrollment push
January 24, 2013 The 28-student Island School enrollment this year is near record lows and the Island School Foundation is now working to prime the academic pump. more »»
Boca Grande Pancake Breakfast back for 29th year
January 23, 2013 The fun and delicious pancake breakfast at Boca Grande United Methodist Church at 3rd and Gilchrist returns starting Feb. 7 for a 29th year. more »»
Florida foreclosure rate leads nation
January 23, 2013 Florida posted the nation’s highest state foreclosure rate in 2012. Real estate data supplier RealtyTrac reported 3. more »»
SW Florida air traffic jumps 7.5%
January 23, 2013 In November 2012, 658,629 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport, an increase of 7.5 percent compared with November 201. more »»
RX for signing a healthy gym contract
January 22, 2013 USA.gov reports one of the most common New Years’ resolutions is to get fit. Gyms and fitness centers offer countless promotions and deals to entice people to sign a contract. more »»
Woman’s Club scholarship deadline moved to March 1
January 22, 2013 To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship committee will begin to review applications in February. more »»
BG Art Alliance scholarship touted
January 22, 2013 To the Editor: The Boca Grande Art Alliance is offering scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,500 for students planning to pursue a fine arts college educatio. more »»
Womans Club Dog Show returns March 23
January 22, 2013 The 15th year of the biannual Boca Grande Womans Club Dog Show, starts with 10 a.m. parade Saturday, March 23, $25 entry fee, at Boca Grande Community Cente. more »»
South Bridge opens on ‘historic Boca Grande day’
January 22, 2013 Orion Marine Construction opened one lane on the South Bridge Tuesday right on time at 1:56 p.m. today. more »»
Florida provides 'brain food' to students
January 21, 2013 Educators and physicians alike have talked for years about how children learn better when properly nourished. more »»
Placida speeders under police watch
January 21, 2013 The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office will pay special attention to traffic enforcement at these locations from Jan. 21-27. Speed: Placida Road and Veterans Bouklevard Lights: U.S. more »»
Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee succeeds
January 21, 2013 In areas plagued by poverty, live shopkeepers, seamstresses and bakers are emerging success stories made possible by the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee and Food For The Poor. more »»
Revamped Boca Grande Chamber Board touts trio of centennials
January 21, 2013 Three Boca Grande businesses will celebrate centennial anniversaries in 2013: The Gasparilla Inn & Club, Palmetto Inn and the Railroad Depot. more »» |
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