Ballyhoo... your local calendar of events

Barbara Anne’s ...

It’s that time of year, Barbara Anne’s Jewelry & Repair is having their annual sale. All jewelry is 50 percent off until September 30. Shop now for Christmas and save. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 410 Park Ave., Boca Grande, (941) 964-1776.

 

Get Involved ...

The Florida International Air Show is seeking volunteers to help with the 2025 Air Show held on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Punta Gorda Airport. Apply at
FloridaAirShow.com/volunteer.

 

Italian Dinner ...

Family style Italian dinner on Friday, Aug. 22 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Italian American Club, 1375 Ringling Drive, S., Venice.
ItalianAmericanClubofVenice.com

 

Paddle Race ...

Moms Incredible 6 is holding a paddle event on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 7 a.m. Open to all human-powered vessels: paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, surfskis, even rowing boats! This one-of-a-kind 6-mile race is from the Venice Pier to South Jetty and back. Register at MomsIncredible.org.

 

Auditions ...

The Lemon Bay Playhouse is holding auditions for their December performance on Sunday, Aug. 24 and Monday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m., 96 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. For details, visit LemonBayPlayhouse.com.

 

Golf Tournament ...

The Rotonda Golf & Country Club is holding a Charity Benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a Golf Tournament 4-Person Scramble at the Long Marsh course. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 8:30 a.m. (941) 698-0918 for additional information.

 

Little Miss/Mr. ...

The Little Miss/Mr. Englewood Pageant to be held Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Englewood Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St., Englewood. All ages up to 12 years old can participate. A panel of judges will review each contestant on their overall poise and personality. Part of Englewood Pioneer Days 2025 Celebration.

 

Antique Fair ...

Historic Downtown Arcadia (West Oak Street), Saturday, Aug. 23 at 9 a.m. TreasureAlleyArcadia.com

 

 

Free Cardboard Boats ...

The Englewood Sailing Association is giving out free cardboard boats to all who want to decorate and enter them in the upcoming race on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Indian Mound Park, Englewood. 

 

Venice Theatre ...

“Don’t Touch That Dial” - Back by popular demand. Showing on Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave., W, Venice. VeniceTheatre.org

 

Honor Flight Reunion ...

The Southwest Florida Honor Flight will be holding a reunion of Honor Flight veterans on Friday, Aug. 29 at the Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda, 1515 Tamiami Trail, Punta   Gorda from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

5k/Remembrance Walk ...

The 2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Day Run/Walk for Charlotte County is on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 a.m., South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St., Punta Gorda. Register at RunSignUp.com.

 

Freedom Fest ...

The Pink Pony will be hosting “Veterans’ Outreach” in the courtyard on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. Please show up and support our Vets this Labor Day weekend.

 

Cardboard Boat Races ...

In Celebration of Englewood Pioneer Days are the Cardboard Boat Races on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. at Indian Mound Park. Register at EnglewoodChamber.com.

 

Miss Englewood Pageant ...

Englewood Pioneer Days 2025 celebration is holding the Miss Teen Englewood Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lemon Bay H.S., 2201 Placida Road., Englewood.  EnglewoodChamber.com

 

Freedom Fest ...

North Port’s rescheduled Freedom Fest is set for Saturday, Aug. 30. at CoolToday Park, 18800 W. Villages Parkway from 6 to 9:30 p.m. with free admission and parking. Live music, food trucks, carnival-style games, bounce houses and, of course, fireworks! Opening ceremony will include the national Anthem and an aerial flyover by the Gulf Coast Raptors.

 

SWFL Honor Flight ...

Charlie Foxtrot Brewing is holding a Giveback Night on Sunday, Aug. 31 from 2 to 5 p.m., 1700 Tamiami Trail, Unit A-5, Port Charlotte. Raise funds for Southwest Florida Honor Flight and enjoy a cold drink!

 

Englewood Library ...

“Fall” into a newer hardcover fiction book, 2024 - 2025 for $2. each, thru the month of September at 3450 N. Access Road, Englewood. The library is seeking volunteer substitute staffing for the book store, call (941) 681-3779 or visit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays or Fridays.

 

Pioneer Day Parade ...

The Pioneer Day Parade will be held on Monday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. The parade will run from Obee’s Parking lot down W Cowels St., to McCall Road to Dearborn St. and finish at Veterans Memorial Pavilion. Register at EnglewoodChamber.com.

 

Ongoing Local Events ...

 

LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

Fresh Harvest Farmers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Downtown Wellen, 19745 Wellen Pk. Blvd. WellenPark.com

The Venice Farmers Market is open in front of City Hall, 401 W Venice Ave., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. TheVeniceFarmersMarket.org

Celtic Ray Public House Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, 145 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.

Punta Gorda’s Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of Taylor and Olympia. (941) 391-4856

 

ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION, LESSONS

Mangroves/Manatees Kayaking Tour every Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Don Pedro Island State Park. Registration required. (941) 265-2925.
SUPEnglewood.com

Englewood Orchid Society meets on the third Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 401 S. Broadway St., Englewood.

Mahjongg with Friends every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gulf Cove UMC, 1100 S. McCall Rd., Port Charlotte. (253) 350-7264

Tail-Waggin’ Partnership every Tuesday. Bring your favorite furry friend down to Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens and a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Peace River Wildlife Center.

Guided Nature Walk held every Wednesday at 8 a.m. from May to October at an area environmental park. Consult ChecFlorida.org/programs for the location and registration.

Quilters & Knitters meet every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Christ Lutheran Church, 701 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood.

Volunteer Trail Maintenance Party at Cedar Point meets every Thursday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Cedar Point visitor center, 2300 Placida Road, Placida. Help maintain the park and keep it clear of debris and invasive plants, and beautify the park

Arts in the Garden every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. for kids ages 5 to 11.
380 Old Englewood Rd., Englewood (941) 875-7772

.Dearborn Dilly Dally every second Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Waterways, 501 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. Showcase your ride. Live music, food truck and free raffles. 

 

What’s Open, What’s Closed ...

 

Retail Establishments & Marinas

 

Aqua Boutique is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ariel, LTD. is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 444 4th St., (941) 964-0480.

Barbara Anne’s Jewelry & Repair is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 410 Park Ave., (941) 964-1776.

Boca Blooms is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
411 Palm Ave., (941) 964-1111.

Boca Grande Marina & Marina Store is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 220 Harbor Drive, (941) 964-2550.

Boca Grande Outfitters is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Boca Grande Trading Companyis open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 480 E. Railroad Ave., (941) 964-0284.

Boo Gemes is closed until Oct. 1. Their office and warehouse are open in Placida. Call for an appt. (941) 364-8340. Always open at BooGemes.com

Fugate’s is open Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gasparilla Outfitters/Special Effects is open with summer hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grande Stiches is open by appointment only through mid-October. Please call Janice (412) 491-0415.

J.McLaughlin is open Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 360 Park Ave., (941) 855-9163.

The Palm on Park is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 444 4th St. (941) 964-4448.

Smart Studio is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 321 Park Ave., (908) 892-4719.

Sunsets of Boca Grande is open year-round, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Tide is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 321 Park Ave., (941) 941-5504.

Uncle Henry’s Marina is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5820 Gasparilla Road (941) 964-0154.

 

Restaurants, Grocery & Grab-n-Go

 

Bella Vida is open Monday to Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Eagle Grille will reopen for the season in Nov. Call to book a private event. 220 Harbor Drive, (941) 964-8000.

Hudson’s is open Monday through Friday. They will close for annual maintenance on Friday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. and reopen Tuesday morning, Sept. 30. Park Ave. (941) 964-2621.

Kappy’s Island Shoppe is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m .to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 5800 Gasparilla Road, (941) 964-2506.

KeyLime Bistro is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Miller’s Dockside is open daily 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 220 Harbor Drive, (941) 964-8000.

Park Ave. Wine & Spirits/The Temptation Liquor Store is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 350 Park Ave., (941) 964-2327.

Pink Pony is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed from Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Wednesday, Oct. 1. 471 Park Ave. (941) 964-0109.

Scarpa’s Coastal is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. They will be closed from Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Tuesday, Sept. 16. 321 Park Ave., (941) 964-0806.

Sinclair’s Food Truck is open Friday, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to finish. 

Sister’s is closed for the season. 480 E. Railroad Ave. (941) 964-2002.

South Beach Bar & Grille is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., 760 Gulf Blvd., (941) 964-0765.

The Outlet at the Innlet is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., (941) 964-4610.

The Pink Elephant is closed for the month of Aug. and will reopen in Sept.

The Temptation Restaurant is closed and will open Thursday, Oct. 2.

Tortuga is open for Taco Tuesday only through Oct. 19. 417 Park Ave.

 

Salons, Massage & Exercise

 

Banyan Tree Pilates & Yoga is open. by appointment. (941) 964-4404.

Courtyard Hair is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

James Griffith Salon is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 1, 451 Gilchrist Ave., (941) 964-4557.

 

Additional Information

 

Boca Grande Health Clinic is located at 320 Park Ave., (941) 964-2276.

Crews Bank is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. 301 Park Ave., (941) 964-9096.

Johann Fust Community Library is open Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1040 W. 10th St., (941) 964-2488.

Updated hours or other changes, call 941.964.2995 or email
info@bocabeacon.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighthouse United Methodist Church - 300 Gilchrist Ave. Worship service at 10 a.m. on Sundays. bglighthouseumc.com

First Baptist Church - Worship will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. 

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church - 240 Park Ave. Mass is celebrated each Saturday at 5 p.m. and  Sunday at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is at 8 a.m. (941) 964-2254. 

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church - 390 Gilchrist Ave. Sunday worship will be in-person at 9:30 a.m. and live-streamed on YouTube. Pastoral care is always available by calling (941) 964-2257, ext. 1. standrewsbocagrande.org