The Pink Pony of Boca Grande

09/24/2026

🦉 BUILD A HOME FOR ONE OF FLORIDA’S TINIEST OWLS! 🌿

Ever wanted to welcome an Eastern Screech Owl to your own backyard? Here’s your chance!

Join Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) staff and fellow nature enthusiasts for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn about the habitat and habits of Florida’s smallest native owl, then build your very own wooden nesting box to take home!

It’s a great opportunity to learn, get creative, and do something that could help provide a safe nesting space for these amazing little birds.

💲 $15, Includes all materials
👥 Ages 14 & under must be accompanied by an adult
📲 RSVP REQUIRED at www.BIPS.org

Space is limited, so don’t miss your chance to build it, take it home, and maybe welcome a screech owl to your backyard! 🦉🏡
Questions?

📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 941-964-0060

09/01/2026

The Pink Pony is Closed for the month of September! See you in October 🍦💕🌴

08/29/2026

Today is our centennial special edition celebrating 100 years of Whiddens Marina and 25 years of the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum, Inc. Thanks to the Boca Grande Historical Society and readers for sending in items.

Inside includes:

The Story of Whidden’s by Karen Grace
Inside the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum
Whidden’s and the animals, including Chico
Jake Poepl, a personal view of Whidden’s
Readers and family remember, with photos
Nic Mostyn and his childhood

08/10/2026

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Pink Pony in the house! Ken & Lucy Belle visiting & brought yummy ice cream! 🍦we are so grateful!

08/06/2026

🇺🇸 This Saturday... history comes to life at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum! 🗼

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday during Guardians Across America, a special nationwide celebration honoring the lighthouses that have safely guided generations of mariners while reflecting on our nation's incredible journey.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum

Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day filled with history, patriotism, and community as we celebrate one of Florida's most iconic coastal landmarks. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, receive a commemorative souvenir while supplies last, and be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration marking America's Semiquincentennial.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, lighthouse lover, or simply looking for a memorable way to spend your Saturday, this is an event you won't want to miss!

❤️🤍💙 We can't wait to celebrate with you at the lighthouse!

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

The Boca Beacon is celebrating the centennial of Whidden's in a special edition August 28. The edition will include a history of the marina, as well as ...

07/24/2026

Happy Friday morning from the Boca Beacon. News of full tanks at the Water Assocation, Palm Island rights of way, and actual surfing on island from the waves from Bertha that headed on to Texas.

Plus an arrest on 4th, and a discussion of Jet Ski and bridge damage on Placida Road.