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Strawberry Fest fundraiser dodges chilly bullet from Mother Nature
March 2, 2013 A chilly, damp Strawberry Festival blossomed into the sunny, warm affair it annually has been Saturday in a bit of a miracle for the Boca Grande United Methodist Church Women fundraise. more »»
Director Rideout returns for BG Spring Chorale
February 28, 2013 The hour-long Boca Grande Chorale Spring Concert returns at 3 p.m. Saturday March 23, with a familiar face waving the baton at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church. more »»
March 7: Artist Open Studio Tour
February 27, 2013 Seven Boca Grande artists open their studios to show how they produce inspired works from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 7. more »»
Photo of the Week
February 27, 2013 Len Tatko of the Boca Grande Camera Club took this shot at the Boca Grande Marina with a Nikon D40 using wide-angle lens. The next BGCC meeting is 11 a.m. more »»
New RPP director thrilled for Godspell opportunity
February 27, 2013 First-time Royal Palm Players Director Sharon Ponte is new to the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium stage but she is undaunted by its demanding audienc. more »»
Boca pancake breakfasts sweet way to start Thursday
February 25, 2013 The Boca Grande United Methodist Church 29th annual pancake breakfasts series continues with grits, eggs, sausage, toast, pancakes, juice and coffee, cooked and served by nearly 40 volunteers from 8... more »»
Photo of the Week
February 23, 2013 Susan Daughtrey’s photo shows two babies in the Ski Alley re-purposed osprey nest at Stump Pass State Par. more »»
Strawberry Fest muscle
February 23, 2013 Strawberry Festival volunteers, from left: Curt Moll, Ed Paxton and Martin Lyons. The Strawberry Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. more »»
Fust, Womans Club combine book sales
February 21, 2013 The Johann Fust Community Library and the Boca Grande Womans Club are combining their book sales from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16 during the annual Woman’s Club Fair. more »»
What’s the Best Movie you’ve seen in the last year?
February 20, 2013 “ ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ “ — Kris Henslin, sales, Spicer, Minn. “ ‘Warhorse.’ I enjoyed it very much, especially when the two sides came together to save the horse. more »»
'Bad Boys' of Boca Grande return
February 19, 2013 The Bad Boys are back as the Boca Grande Historical Society continues History Bytes 2013 at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande in the D.L. more »»
Fone's new 'China' documentary aimed at Boca Grande
February 19, 2013 Andrew Fone returns to Boca Grande with a new documentary with some fascinating footage he recently discovered that provides new insights into history that has shaped contemporary China. more »»
Giving Boca Grande wine gifts all year long
February 19, 2013 For those looking to impress a wine enthusiast, finding a gift worth giving can take all year. more »»
Grapevine wine tasting set Friday afternoon
February 18, 2013 General Manager Betsy Joiner announced a wine tasting will be held at the Grapevine from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22. more »»
'Mama's Boy Myth' author coming to BG
February 18, 2013 The Johann Fust Community Library presents “The Mama’s Boy Myth” by Kate Lombardi. The free program begins at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. more »»
BG Strawberry Fest ripens March 2
February 15, 2013 Committee heads for the Boca Grande United Methodist Church Women’s Strawberry Festival, back row, from left: Chairwoman Kathi Hustedt, past Chairwoman Sara Moll, Kay Billman, Marsy Doan, Judy... more »»
McGuane to sign books at Feb. 28 Fust fundraiser
February 12, 2013 To the Editor: As a loyal supporter of the Library and Building Renovation Fund, you are being offered the first chance to purchase tickets for this unique opportunity to participate in a discussion... more »»
Kids Needs finds Boca Grande generosity
February 11, 2013 The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande continues to be the answer for Kids Needs. Audrey Knapp of Kids’ Needs Advisory Committee said the St. more »»
‘Five Women’ exhibit returns for 7th season
February 11, 2013 New and unusual two- and three-dimensional works of five select Boca Grande artists will be featured at the seventh annual “Art on Banyan, Five Women Exhibit” at the Boca Grande Art Alliance Cent. more »»
Popular pooch parade lining up now
February 11, 2013 Millions of dollars in fees and pedigrees are at stake in the 15th annual Boca Grande Womans Club Dog Show. Not really. more »» |
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