March 2021
All dates & times are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer before attending.
Manta Market:
Fine Arts, Crafts, Artisanal Foods & More
Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lemon Bay High School, 2201 Placida Rd.
Englewood
Each market is a little different, you will see your favorite
vendors and always some new ones to check out.
You’ll fi nd watercolors, acrylic paintings, prints,
photography, pottery, jewelry, fused glass, stained glass,
mixed media art, customizable gifts, wearable art, home
decor, gifts for your pets, beauty and health goods,
custom wood turned art, woodwork and carvings, garden
sculpture, handmade furniture and more.
Convenient parking and restrooms. https://m.facebook.
com/LBHSMantaMarket/
Our Sea Turtles with Blair & Dawn Witherington
Rescheduled to Tuesday, March 9, 4 p.m.
Livestream event
Join the Barrier Island Parks Society to welcome back
renowned authors and professional naturalists, Blair and
Dawn Witherington, for another fascinating program titled
“Our Sea Turtles.”
Together, Blair and Dawn have merged their art, writing,
photography, and design within an impressive body of
works, including fi rst and second editions of “Florida’s
Living Beaches,” “Living Beaches of Georgia and the
Carolinas,” “Florida’s Seashells,” “Seashells of Georgia and
the Carolinas” and “Our Sea Turtles.”
See barrierislandparkssociety.org for more details.
American Presidents & Politics:
Abraham Lincoln & The Power of the Press
Harold Holzer
Wednesday, March 10 p.m.
Livestream event
Harold Holzer, winner of the 2015 Gilder-Lehrman
Lincoln Prize, is one of the country’s leading authorities on
Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War
era.
In his book, “The Presidents vs. The Press,” Holzer
examines the dual rise of the American presidency and
the media that shaped it. From Washington to Trump,
he chronicles the disputes and distrust between these
core institutions that defi ne the United States of America,
revealing that the essence of their confrontation is built
into the fabric of the nation.
Livestream tickets are $35 each. Call (941) 964-0827 to
purchase tickets or see friendsofbocagrande.org for more
information.
Smart Studio Benefi t Art Show
Wednesday, March 17- Saturday, March 20
370 Park Ave., Boca Grande
Four day benefi t art show & sale to aid homelessness
in Florida featuring Wini Smart original paintings from
private collections. Fifty percent of proceeds will go
directly to Hope Partnerships, whose mission is to end
homelessness and create affordable housing in central
Florida. For more information see thehopepartnership.org
or call (941) 964-0519.
The Woman’s Hour:
The Great Fight To Win The Vote,
Elaine Weiss Author & Journalist
Wednesday, March 17 4:30 p.m.
Livestream event
“The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight for the Vote,” is
hailed as a “riveting, nail-biting political thriller” with
powerful parallels to today’s political environment.
Following a handful of remarkable women who led
their respective forces into battle, The Woman’s Hour is the
inspiring story of American women fi ghting for freedom,
and the book’s themes—voting rights, women’s rights,
culture wars, and racism—are especially resonant today.
The Woman’s Hour is being adapted for television by
Steven Spielberg’s Amblin production company, with
Hillary Rodham Clinton serving as executive producer.
Livestream tickets are $35 each. Call (941) 964-0827 to
purchase tickets or see friendsofbocagrande.org for more
information.
Our Sharks with Dr. Ryan Orgera
Friday, March 26, 4 p.m.
Livestream event
Don’t miss a unique opportunity to dispel
misconceptions and learn intriguing facts that refl ect the
importance of protecting an amazing species!
Dr. Ryan Orgera, CEO of the Sanibel Conservation
Foundation, SCCF grew up on Lemon Bay in Charlotte
County, where he fell in love with Southwest Florida’s
nature. Before joining the team at SCCF, Ryan worked
on the Ending Illegal Fishing Project and Global Shark
Conservation teams with The Pew Charitable Trusts.
As a Knauss Marine Policy fellow in the Offi ce of
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, Ryan served as the senator’s
ocean, coastal, and fl ood insurance policy expert. Ryan is
currently a member of the Federal Marine Protected Area
Advisory Committee, which advises the U.S. Secretaries of
Commerce and Interior.
See barrierislandparkssociety.org for more details.
Passover begins
Saturday, March 27
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