Ballyhoo... your local calendar of events

 

End-of-Season Sales & Let’s Eat, Englewood! ...

 

Barbara Anne’s Jewelry ...

The annual sale continues with 50 percent off all jewelry and 20 percent off all clothing through Sept. 30. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 410 Park Ave. in the Depot Building. (941) 964-1776.

 

Smart Studio ...

Is holding a 50 to 60 percent off sale on selected items. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 321 Park Ave.

 

Sunsets of Boca Grande ...

New arrivals weekly! Stop by and grab your favorite Avalin cotton sweaters in beautiful new fall colors. New strap-its bras are in and so comfortable. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ballyhoo readers receive 10 percent off apparel purchase by mentioning the Boca Beacon. Don’t miss out on the 40 percent off sale racks. Depot Building at 433 4th St. Call (941) 855-9834. 

Instagram #SunsetsofBocaGrande.

 

Lemon Bay Playhouse ...

“Spreading It Around” is a comedy showing now until Sunday, Sept. 22. 96 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. Tickets $27. LemonBayPlayhouse.com.

 

Charlotte Players ...

“For better or for worse” has a new meaning in the comedy about friends in “Always A Bridesmaid,” running until Sunday, Sept. 22. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Cr., Port Charlotte. Tickets $29. CharlottePlayers.org

 

Let’s Eat! 

The Annual “Let’s Eat, Englewood!” Restaurant Week is being held through Thursday, Sept. 26. Dine-in or take out.EnglewoodChamber.com for complete list of participating restaurants.

 

Venice Theatre ...

“The Torch Bearers,” a character-driven comedy of manners Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. West, Venice. Tickets $35. VeniceTheatre.org

 

Sidewalk Sale ...

Visit Downtown Venice for their September sidewalk sale on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 200 W. Venice Ave, Venice. VisitVeniceFL.org

 

Beach Cleanup ...

  The Barrier Island Parks Society and Keep Lee County Beautiful will hold the 2024 International Coastal Beach Cleanup in Boca Grande on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the 7th St. beach near downtown Boca Grande and the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, also known as the Range Light, 220 Gulf Blvd. All ages welcome.

 

Safety Boat Clinic ...

Learn how to captain and crew a safety boat, safe rescues, launching and trailering on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 to 11 a.m. at 210 Winson Ave., Englewood. Register at
info@englewoodsailing.org.

 

Seagrass Wading Trip ...

Join CHEC for a free wading adventure through the seagrass beds of Lemon Bay on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. This is a free event but space is limited. Register by email Tome@checflorida.org or call (941) 475-0769.

 

Republican Festival ...

West Charlotte County Republican Club is hosting a festival at the Charlotte Co. Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Family fun with bounce houses, water slide, dunk tank and get-out-the vote activities. $10 donation suggested.

 

Key Lime & Tropical Fest ...

Fishermen’s Village annual Key Lime & Tropical Fest will be on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 9 p.m. Live music, tropical food and drink with unique creations throughout. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Free event. Details at FishermensVillage.com

 

Wedding Expo ...

Southwest Wedding & Event Expo on Sunday, Sept. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Ctr., 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. SouthwestWeddingExpo.com

 

Dare to Dream ...

Shirley St. John is hosting a Dare to Dream Concert on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. A free music concert, bring a blanket or chairs!

 

Woodwind Quintet ...

See Florida Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet Summer Chamber Concert on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. at Gulf Theater, Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. GulfTheater.org/

 

Sarasota Speakers ...

The inaugural event of Sarasota Speaker series will be held on Monday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. at the Aloft Hotel, 1401 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Three distinguished panelists featuring: Terrance (Terry) McKee, owner of Nuovo Salon Group; James Griffith, owner of James Griffith Salons; and Coral Pleas, owner of Cutting Loose. Discussions include lessons learned from growing businesses locally. 

Sarasotaspeakerseries.eventbrite.com.

 

Nighttime Wading ...

Embrace your inner nocturnal side for two hours of night time wading adventure through sea grass beds of Lemon Bay on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Road, Englewood, from 7:20 to 9:20 p.m. Register at ChecFlorida.org

 

Tri-Chamber Mixer ...

Join the Boca Grande, North Port and Englewood Chambers of Commerce on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m for the All American Tri-Chamber Mixer with hot dogs, hamburgers and apple pie. Hosted by Grande Aire Services, 1606 Faust Dr., Englewood. 

 

Bourbon Dinner ...

Enjoy a 5-course Bourbon Dinner featuring fine Kentucky bourbons on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at Fins at Sharkey’s, 1600 Harbor Drive S., Venice. Registration required at
FinsAtSharkys.com or call (941) 999-3467.

 

Venice Theatre ...

“Agnes of God,” a mystery showing on Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Oct.   20 at the Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice. Tickets $35.
VeniceTheatre.org

 

Boating Course ...

America’s Boating Club-Peace River is holding a “How To Use a Chart” Seminar on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. at PRSPS Education Center, 21243 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte. (941) 584-5993 or AmericasBoatingClub.org/learn.

 

Oktoberfest ...

A family-friendly event with German dancers, live polka band, a stein-hoisting competition, Dachshund race and more on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 12 to 8 p.m. 19745 Wellen Park Blvd.,
Venice. WellenPark.com

 

Beach Party ...

Come to the Beach Party with live music and food trucks on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Venice Public Beach, South side parking lot, 101 The Esplanade South. Bring your chair and blanket. No coolers or pets. Catch a free trolley from Centennial Park. VisitVeniceFL.org.

 

Lemon Bay Playhouse ...

“Women of Comedy IV,” a comedy on the funny side of life by the better half is showing Sunday, Sept. 29. 96 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. Tickets $27. LemonBayPlayhouse.com

 

Foxtoberfest ...

Celebrate Foxtoberfest at Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 8 p.m. Enjoy authentic German music, delicious food, drink specials and more. A percent of sales go toward the non-profit Sons of Valor. CF-Brewing.com

 

Nature Walk ...

Join the Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and Dr. Mary Davis for a walk on Friday, Oct. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Deer Prairie Creek Preserve South (10201 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port). Free event. Contact mangrovechapter@fnps.org.

 

Hermitage ...

Hermitage Major Theater Award winner Imani Uzuri presents “Lighthouse of the Singing birds: A Sound Meditation,” on Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Hermitage Beach Campus, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. Register at HermitageArtistRetreat.org.

 

 

What’s Open, What’s Closed ...

Retail Establishments & Marinas

Aqua Boutique. September hours are Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 421 Park Ave.

 

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 Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 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 Historical Society & History Center is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 170 Park Ave., (941) 964-1600.

 

Boca Grande Marina Store is open at 220 Harbor Dr., (941) 964-2550.

 

Boca Grande Trading Company. September hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 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 daily during September from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Gasparilla Outfitters/Special Effects has summer hours until October. Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

 

Grande Stitches is open by appointment only until mid-Oct. 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 Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 321 Park Ave.

 

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.

 

Uncle Henry’s Marina is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5820 Gasparilla Rd., (941) 964-0154.

Restaurants, Grocery & Grab-n-Go

Hudson’s is closed and will re-open on Tuesday, Oct. 1. 441 Park Ave.
(941) 964-2621.

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

 

Miller’s Dockside is closed and will re-open on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m.

 

Pink Pony is closed weekdays, but open Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 7 p.m. through Oct. 12. 471 Park Ave.,
(941) 964-0109.

 

Scarpa’s Coastal is open Tuesday through Sunday 5 to 9 p.m. 321 Park Ave., (941) 964-0806.

 

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

 

Sister’s is closed for the season and will reopen in Oct. 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 and will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 26. 

Tortuga is open only for Taco Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 471 Park Ave.

 

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

 

The Temptation Restaurant will reopen Thursday, Oct. 3.

Salons, Massage & Exercise

Banyan Tree Pilates & Yoga is open. Call for appt. (941) 964-4404.

 

James Griffith Salon is open Wednesdays and Fridays through Sept. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 5 p.m. 301 Park Ave., (941) 964-9096.

 

Johann Fust Community Library will be closed beginning Monday, Sept. 23, and will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. 1040 W 10th St., (941) 964-2488.

 

 

Boca Grande Church Service Schedule

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

 

First Baptist Church - 421 4th St. W. Worship will be held at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Pastor Beatty can be reached at (941) 276-1546.

 

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church - 240 Park Ave. Saturday Vigil mass is at 5 p.m., Sunday masses at 9 & 10:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturdays 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. (941) 964-2254. 

 

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