Local News: Boca Grande, FL 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Advertisment

Boca Grande Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Boca Grande, FL.

Results 1 - 20 of 276 in Boca Grande, FL

  1. Dec. 6: Mixed Barbershop Chrous Christmas ShowRead the original story w/Photo

    4 hrs ago | Gasparilla Gazette

    The annual Boca Grande Barbershop Chorusand Boca Grande Christmas Chorale Christmas Show will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church at Third and Gilchrist streets.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Methodist, Religion, Events

  2. Third Shark Attack Reported Along Florida Coast

    19 hrs ago | KWTX

    Florida has recorded its third shark attack in less than a week. The latest victim is a 19-year-old visitor from Austria who was bitten while in chest-deep water just off Gasparilla Island Beach near Boca Grande, Fla.

    Comment?

  3. A Black Friday blackoutRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Nov 27 | Boca Beacon

    More than 3,000 Florida Power and Light customers, including all of Boca Grande, were without power for several hours early Friday morning after damage was done to a conductor.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Energy, Fire, Lee County, FL

  4. USDA eyes poisoning iguanas; cost of lizard program going up again

    Friday Nov 27 | Boca Beacon

    ... Avery, wildlife biologist with the USDA, told a crowd of more than 30 gathered in the Woman's Club Room at the Boca Grande Community Center, that the agency has been conducting studies to determine what poisons would best kill the lizards. He said ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Science, Tylenol, Tempra, Acetaminophen (generic), Medicine, Medication

  5. Thieves hit boat that went aground

    Friday Nov 27 | Boca Beacon

    ... water in Gasparilla Pass at 8 p.m. the night before. Facebook with the Boca Beacon The Boca Beacon on Facebook . Boca Grande Weather Click to enlarge. Current Conditions : 60.6F, Clear - 2:10 AM CST Nov. 27 Temperature: 60.6A F Humidity: 71% ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Boat Disaster, Lee County, FL

  6. Luck didna t shine on firefighters in VegasRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Nov 27 | Boca Beacon

    ... Alex Moore, Jeff Knowles, Tony Nguyen, Pat Bigness and Firefighter/Engineer Dustin Rossow made up the Boca Grande Fire Department team, competing against more than 3,000 military and civilian firefighters from all over the world. Firefighters had ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Weather, Las Vegas, NV

  7. GIFT Tournament resultsRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Nov 27 | Boca Beacon

    ... $2,974.16 for the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum. Facebook with the Boca Beacon The Boca Beacon on Facebook . Boca Grande Weather Click to enlarge. Current Conditions : 60.6F, Clear - 2:10 AM CST Nov. 27 Temperature: 60.6A F Humidity: 71% ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  8. Listed: Shaded Beachside Luxury In Boca GrandeRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Forbes.com

    Secluded Mediterranean-style mansion offers modern amenities. This Southwest Florida home sits on a narrow barrier island in the town of Boca Grande, a tranquil resort community dotted with luxury homes and cradled in the gentle currents of the Atlantic Ocean.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, Real Estate

  9. Trappers start to control iguana invasionRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Gasparilla Gazette

    ... to have been blunted, Dr. Michael Avery of Wildlife Research told about 30 people at a Friday seminar at the Boca Grande Community Center. Avery said trappers have also been highly successful in fighting back by poisoning larger iguanas of ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  10. Wild Goose Chase begins Boca Grande runRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Gasparilla Gazette

    ... Terry O'Connor at 964-2728 to nominate a company to run in Business Snapshot. The new Wild Goose Chase store in Boca Grande is unique with something to excite all five senses, said owner Patty Mais. Amid the chaos of preparing for a Nov. 28 opening, ...

    Comment?

  11. Boca Grande Art Alliance Holiday Art ShowRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Gasparilla Gazette

    To Go What: Holiday Art Show When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Where: 236A Banyan St. Why: Boca Grande Art Alliance display of exhibiting members All Dates for this event: November 25, 2009

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Events

  12. Why the Bush family fell in love with Boca Grande

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Gasparilla Gazette

    ... opening production of "Sex Please We're 60," said RPP Executive Director Michele Strauss. The beautiful, tanned Boca Grande devotee with the Lauren Bacall-level voice discusses this week what it's like to be a part of the Bush family, why Boca ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Arts, Theater

  13. Judge says legal action in jig case was premature

    Monday Nov 23 | Boca Beacon

    A Leon County judge ruled last week that the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association should have first gone to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - not the courts - in its efforts to have the controversial break-away jig declared an illegal tarpon snagging device.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Leon County, FL, Tallahassee, FL, Fort Myers, FL, Lee County, FL

  14. Whata s up with the iguana program?Read the original story w/Photo

    Monday Nov 23 | Boca Beacon

    ... iguanas during the course of the time," he said. The meeting will take place on Friday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center. . Temperature: 83.3 F 4,332

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Lee County, FL, Agriculture, Science, United States Department of Agriculture, US News

  15. 24 fish win back bay tournamentRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Nov 23 | Boca Beacon

    ... 13. The tournament was held in honor of Midge Calahan, an islander who loved fishing, art and the environment of Boca Grande. Joiner-Steyer caught 10 fish, Coleman caught 12 and Ball caught two for a total of 24 fish brought to the boat. Capt. Sandy ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  16. Wine tasting to benefit wildlife centerRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Nov 23 | Boca Beacon

    ... and rehabilitation centers from the Tampa area to Sanibel and on average fields one to two calls a day from Boca Grande. There will be hors d'oeuvres, live music and a silent auction featuring many items such as a wine basket donated by the Boca ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  17. Rising sea levels threaten Caribbean regionRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Nov 22 | Palm Beach Post

    High tides recently cut off the Boca Grande section of Cartagena, in Colombia. Scientists say Latin American cities are at higher risk because sea levels will rise most near the equator.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: South America, Colombia, Mexico, Veracruz, Mexico

  18. Nov. 24: Emerging DragonRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | Gasparilla Gazette

    ... es presentation and wine and cheese reception in the Community Center's Auditorium. Available at the Friends of Boca Grande office. Call (941) 964-0827 All proceeds benefit Lifelong Learning at Boca Grande. All Dates for this event: November 20, 2009

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Events

  19. Keep your core fire lit in the outdoorsRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Nov 19 | St. Petersburg Times

    ... short-handed and forced to paddle for 20 hours that first day. After four hours of sleep on a dock alongside a Boca Grande boat ramp, we set out again. Exhausted from my accumulated lack of rest, I turned to an over-the-counter energy drink to keep ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Scuba, Sports, Swimming

  20. 'Sex Please' has look of smash hitRead the original story

    Feb 21, 2009 | Gasparilla Gazette

    Nov. 19-21: Sex Please We're 60, 8 p.m. Nov. 22: 2 p.m. At Community Center Theater. Play by Boca Grande residents Michael Parker and Susan Parker. Meet the Parkers after the Sunday matinee for a Q & A reception. Tickets cost $25. Michele Strauss, in ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Arts, Theater, Life, Holidays, Christmas

Boca Grande Job Listings
View or post Boca Grande job listings on Topix.
Boca Grande Real Estate
News, listings, and foreclosures in Boca Grande from Topix.
Boca Grande Mortgages
Find mortgage rates in Boca Grande on Topix.