To the Editor: The Harry Chapin Food Bank has formed a new collaboration aimed at fighting hunger in Charlotte County, including some of its partner a...
Island resident has some questions to be answered
To the Editor: I’ve been thinking after almost 40 years of being an owner on our wonderful island there are some things that I still do not get and so...
In defense of the island’s postal service …
To the Editor: I have frequent, regular occasion to transact business at the Boca Grande Post Office. That enables me to respond to the recent negativ...
More thoughts on our post office problems
To the Editor: Kudos to Gary Martin! He has the guts to take on the BG post office and their harassment of the patrons. For years this has been a prob...
Stay prepared during storm season with the GICIA
To the Editor: The 2018 Hurricane season is almost upon us. Although we sincerely hope this is a quiet season and the GICIA Alert List will not be nee...
May 13: Mother’s Day freebie at Mote Aquarium
To the Editor: This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a fun-filled day at Mote Aquarium. Come SEA all the animals, learn about the oceans they call home...
Why are we putting up with this Post Office practice?
To the Editor: Several years ago I wrote, and the Beacon published, a letter critical of our Post Office and some of its practices. In that article I ...
How Jane Carlson fell in love
To the Editor: My heart nearly broke upon reading Phil Snyder’ s (executive director of Suncoast Humane Society) article titled, “What about me?” in t...
ISLAND LEO BEAT: Looking back on our 2018 tourist season and a warning to stow your tackle
The small community of Boca Grande is wrapping up its most busy time of the year: spring 2018! Many who call Boca Grande home during the late fall, wi...
In recognition of a job well done: Thank you, David Hayes
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The last quarterly meeting for the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority in April went by very quickly, which is unusual for a ...