History Bytes – Tom Knight – “Boca Grande, Placida and Mercabo”
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
11:00 am
Attend our signature program every Wednesday in February highlighting stories of local history.
Speaker: Tom Knight
Topic: “Boca Grande, Placida and Mercabo”
Tom Knight was a member of the last graduating class of Boca Grande High School in 1963. He grew up working in the family business, Knight Brothers Boat Yard, and then managed the Mercabo Conference Center for the later 30 years of his career.
Location: Loggia of the Johann Fust Library
Parking: Easy golf cart and car parking along East Railroad Avenue.
Cost: Free and open to all. Donations appreciated.
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Dedicated to: James and Rose Marie Blaha
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