Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce

9th Annual Gasparilla Island Kids Classic
2019-06-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Boca Grande Pass, Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament is the world’s greatest kids fishing tournament for children ages 15 and under.
100% of all entry fees from this event are donated to our charitable partners and benefit children’s health and educational programs throughout Southwest Florida.
With great support from our sponsors and contributors, in just eight short years we have now raised over $225,000 for institutions and programs such as:
Moffitt Cancer Center, All Children’s Hospital, The Englewood Community Care Clinic, The Island School, Lemon Bay Conservancy, the Charlotte County School System’s S.T.E.M Camp program, EasterSeals SW FL and Dee Wheeler Scholarship Fund.

Grande Tradition Event
2019-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Boca Grande Community Center Grounds, 131 1st St. W, Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament is a Grande Tradition that has marked the history of the Boca Grande fishing culture for 37 years. The Grande Tradition event is sponsored by Grande Aire Services, a company that is passionate about preserving Boca Grande’s History. Join us in reflecting on the different eras of the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament with speakers from over the years. We will be honoring Capt. Jimmy Robertson for his contribution as a local legend, tournament captain, and his involvement in the Boca Grande Fishery. We hope to see you on this special evening of local island history!

2019 WRTT Sponsor Reception
2019-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Eagle Grille, 220 Harbor Dr., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
[Private Event for WRTT Sponsors Only]
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce thanks all of the generous sponsors who supported the 2019 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament. There will be an educational program by our conservation partners: Bonefish Tarpon Trust and Captain’s For Clean Water, as well as food, refreshments, and a presentation by the tournament committee.
Call the Chamber office for more information: (941) 964-0568

2019 WRTT Captain's Party
2019-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Untitled, Boca Grande, 33921, United States
Private Event for WRTT Anglers, Captains, Sponsors, and their Families.
Register for the 2019 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament at the Captain’s Party! There, you will pick up your team bag, hear the reading of the rules, and have the chance to purchase the tournament gear as well as win some pretty awesome raffles! You can expect food, refreshments, music and more! See you there!
Call the Chamber office for more info: (941) 964-0568.
(Venue TBD)

2019 Worlds Richest Tarpon Tournament
2019-06-06 15:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Boca Grande Pass, Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
DAY 1 of WRTT
Anglers compete in the 37th Annual World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament in the legendary Boca Grande Pass. It is a live-bait only, catch and release, no-weigh, no-kill, traditional drift-fishing tarpon tournament that represents what Boca Grande’s fishing culture was build on. Join us as we witness these sportsmen go head to head in a Grande Tradition, The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament.
Call the Chamber office for more information: (941) 964-0568.

2019 Tarpon Festival
2019-06-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Boca Grande, 301 Park Ave., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
The 2019 Tarpon Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8 in beautiful downtown Boca Grande. The weekend event centers around the 37th Annual World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament and the 8th Annual Boca Grande Invitational Art Festival presented by Carroll Swayze. The art festival will be held on Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm.

2019 Worlds Richest Tarpon Tournament
2019-06-07 15:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Boca Grande Pass, Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
DAY 2 of WRTT
Anglers compete in the 37th Annual World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament in the legendary Boca Grande Pass. It is a live-bait only, catch and release, no-weigh, no-kill, traditional drift-fishing tarpon tournament that represents what Boca Grande’s fishing culture was build on. Join us as we witness these sportsmen go head to head in a Grande Tradition, The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament.
Call the Chamber office for more information: (941) 964-0568.

2019 WRTT Awards
2019-06-07 21:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Downtown Boca Grande, 301 Park Ave., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
The Award Ceremony for the 2019 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament will be held at the Main Stage downtown at the Tarpon Festival at 9:00 pm. Join us in celebrating our winning Anglers and Captains! There will be live music following the ceremony to continue celebrating the 2019 Tarpon Season. See you there!

Lighthouse Climb!
2019-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, 220 Gulf Blvd., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
RSVP at www.barrierislandparkssociety.org and walk in the very footsteps of lightkeepers from the past in a 20-minute climb tour to the top of Gasparilla Island Lighthouse! Enjoy the beautiful view from 105 ft. above Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande FL! Gaze at the breathtaking 4th order Fresnel lens as volunteer lightkeepers share the fascinating history of this historic treasure! All proceeds directly support the continuing preservation of the iconic lighthouse for future generations! Fees and details vary per climb and will be included on the link for the date you sign up for! Thank you for your support to keep the light shining!

11th Annual Ladies Night Out Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament
2019-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Boca Grande Pass, Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
Event Date: Saturday June 22, 2019
6pm-9pm – Boca Grande Pass
Awards: Pink Docks following the event.
Entries must be received by: March 22nd, 2019
Cash Prizes awarded to first and second place.
*Entry Fee is $600.00 per boat. Field will be limited to a maximum of 25 boats. A captains signed registration form and total balance of entry fee must be paid before March 22nd, 2019.
*Cash entries only will be accepted after March 22nd, 2019.
* Payback will be 75% of total entry fees.
Prize money will be split 60% for first place, 40% for second place.
Example: Full field of 25 boats = $11,250 total prize money paid back.
First Place: $6,750
Second Place: $4,500
Third Place: Special Event
Ladies Howl Registration Form

2019 Scholarship Golf Scramble Tournament
2019-10-07 11:30 - 16:30 UTC | The Gasparilla Inn & Club Golf Course, 500 Palm Ave., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
Grande Aire Services presents the Scholarship Golf Scramble Tournament as a fundraiser for our Annual Educate Boca Scholarship Fund. The tournament is hosted by The Gasparilla Inn & Club Golf Course on their one-of-a-kind waterfront golf course. This scholarship program helps aid local students in their academic endeavors.
Contact the Dawn Havens at dawn@mybrcgroup.com for more information!

October Chamber Mixer
2019-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Whidden’s Marina, 190 1st St. E., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
Whidden’s Marina will host the Kick-Off October Chamber Mixer on Thursday, October 17th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm on the Front Dock at the Marina (190 1st St. E. Boca Grande, FL 33921). Come join us as we jump back into season with a networking opportunity for new and seasoned members, refreshments with friends, and a special presentation for the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum. Brendan Coudal, Patrick Waterhouse, and Julie Sparks are donating the original artwork from the 2019 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, “Island Belle” which was inspired by the Maritime Matriarch, Isabelle Joiner. We invite local businesses, the community, and friends and family to be apart of this special presentation by the artist, Brendan Coudal. See you on the dock! For more information please contact the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce at (941) 964-0568 | info@bocagrandechamber.com

Secret World of Bats!
2019-10-25 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium, 131 1st St. W, Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
Barrier Island Parks Society proudly presents…
What? Secret World of Bats!
Sponsored by Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen
Where? Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande, FL
When? Friday, October 25th, 2019
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
RSVP at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4badac28aaf58-secret
Join us for this exciting educational program to explore the myths and facts surrounding Florida Bats, written and presented by The Bat Lady, Shari Blissett-Clark, President of Florida Bat Conservancy.
About the program:
Bats are fascinating mammals that play important roles in habitat diversity and health, but many people are afraid of them because of superstition, folklore, and misinformation. This program exposes the secret world of bats and replaces the myths with facts about the “super-powers” that bats possess. We’ll explore the places that bats live, what they eat, and why bats are so important to people. We’ll discuss easy ways to help bats survive and thrive in yards and neighborhoods. Florida native bats will be exhibited after the program!
Space is limited, please RSVP and arrive early to sign-in and be seated. Program begins promptly at 1:30 pm.
Date: 10/25/2019 (Fri.)
Time: 1:30pm – 2:45pm EDT
Location: Boca Grande Community Center
131 1st St W, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Learn more about Barrier Island Parks Society at: www.barrierislandparkssociety.org

Halloween Lighthouse Climb!
2019-10-27 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, 220 Gulf Blvd., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
?RSVP for your Halloween Climb Tour at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4badac28aaf58-20192

2019 BGACC Christmas Walk
2019-11-30 05:00 - 20:00 UTC | Untitled, Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
Join us for the Annual Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk! The Boca Grande Village will be ringing with Christmas Cheer. Stroll down the luminary-lit town to visit with the local businesses and get a jump on your Holiday shopping. Santa Claus will come to town on the Boca Grande Fire Department Fire Truck to visit with all of the good boys and girls! The line to visit with Santa will be located at the Fire Station after he rides through the Boca Grande village.
Decorating Competition
For our businesses decorating for the Christmas Walk, the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will be awarding a prize for the most decorated business at the end of the event. The winner will be crowned the “Boca Grande Chamber Christmas Walk Holiday Cheermeister” and hold the first-ever perpetual trophy that will change hands yearly based on the best decorations. The winning business will also receive a $100 Gift Certificate to the Chamber that can be used as a credit for membership, sponsorship, or merchandise.
If you have any questions or inquiries about this years event, please call or email the chamber at (941) 964-0568 | info@bocagrandechamber.com

HOLIDAY CLIMB GASPARILLA ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE!
2019-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, 220 Gulf Blvd., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
Ring in the holidays with the Barrier Island Parks Society at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse with a Holiday Climb Tour to the top! Enjoy cookies and eggnog and a climb complete with beautiful festive lights! RSVP at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4badac28aaf58-holiday1
All proceeds support the continuing preservation of the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse and helps BIPS save this historic treasure for future generations! Learn more at: www.barrierislandparkssociety.org

LIGHTING OF THE LIGHTHOUSE
2019-12-14 20:00 (America/New_York) | Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, 880 Belcher Rd., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
We hope you’ll share the magic of the season with us at the Lighting of the Lighthouse, December 14, 2019 at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum! There is nothing like the Annual Lighting of the Lighthouse. On one special night a year the lighthouse beacon shines into the night sky, surrounded with thousands of beautiful holiday lights and merry cheer. Enjoy live music by Kenny Rose and complimentary appetizers! Wine is also served for a small donation. It is a wonderful evening for mingling with friends or to begin your holiday shopping at our lovely gift shop and unique silent auction. Proceeds help support the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum and our four local barrier island state parks. Please join us for the festivities and make the Lighting of the Lighthouse a wonderful addition to your holiday tradition each and every year! GATES OPEN AT 880 BELCHER ROAD BOCA GRANDE, FL AT 5:30 PM ON DECEMBER 14, 2019. THE LIGHTHOUSE WILL BE LIT AT APPROXIMATELY 5:45 PM Learn more about Barrier Island Parks Society at www.barrierislandparkssociety.org or call 941 964-006. Special thanks to BIPS’ VIP Sponsor Michael Saunders & Company!

Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Climb
2019-12-29 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, 220 Gulf Blvd., Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
Walk in the very steps of light keepers from the past as docents share the fascinating history of the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, a local and US treasure! RSVP for your 20-minute climb up 134 stairs to 105 feet to the top of the lighthouse at: www.barrierislandparkssociety.org
All proceeds support Barrier Island Parks Society’s Light Keeper’s Fund for the continuing preservation of the lighthouse for future generations. Cost for regular day climbs is $15 per person ($5 per child- ages 6-11) and is payable the day of the climb. Cash or check only. Checks made payable to: Light Keeper’s Fund. Thank you for your support! Learn more about the lighthouse and other climb dates at: www.barrierislandparkssociety.org

February Chamber Mixer
2020-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Boca Grande North, 6020 Boca Grande Causeway, Boca Grande, FL, 33921, United States
Boca Grande Vacations and Fusion Restaurant Co-Host our February Chamber Mixer at the Boca Grande North Clubhouse on Thursday, Feb. 20th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Join us for a fun night of networking and delicious food by Fusion Restaurant! For more information contact the Boca Grande Chamber at (941) 964-0568 or info@bocagrandechamber.com. See you there!

Virtual Mixed Yoga
2020-08-21 09:15 - 10:15, 2020-08-28 09:15 - 10:15, 2020-09-04 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | Untitled, Boca Grande, 33921, United States
Go to the Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga class schedule page to sign up

Volunteer Maintenance Diver Recruitment Event
2020-08-25 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Want to learn more about our Volunteer Maintenance Diver opportunities? Attend one of our upcoming Recruitment Events! RSVP NOT REQUIRED BUT APPRECIATED.

Online Class: Baby Care and Safety
2020-08-25 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Untitled, Boca Grande, 33921, United States
This newborn class, recommended for the last trimester of pregnancy, provides the basics of baby care and newborn safety. Please check the website for details on how to sign up.

Virtual Worship - Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande
2020-08-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Untitled, Boca Grande, 33921, United States
Due to the current spikes in infection rates in Florida and to safeguard our members and visitors, the church administration has decided to cancel, effective immediately and until further notice, our in-person worship services and continue only with our online services on our Facebook page, YouTube channel and website.

Cardiac Diet and Nutrition Class
2020-09-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Untitled, Boca Grande, 33921, United States
Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options.
Free. RSVP is required as seating is limited to accommodate social distancing. Check website for more details.

Online Class: Postpartum and Transition to Parenthood
2020-09-01 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Untitled, Boca Grande, 33921, United States
This class reviews the physical and emotional changes that may take place when becoming a parent. Check website for more information on how to register.

Learning Labs - High School Program
2020-09-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Untitled, Boca Grande, 33921, United States
Mote’s Learning Labs are a series of interactive college and career preparatory labs that will provide students the opportunity to develop and hone professional skills for future STEM careers.
