To the Editor: Our community has proved time and again that we will stand together to face a challenge or fulfill a need. There is no more important n...

Guest Editorial: What’s the deal with fire hydrant flushing?
■ SUBMITTED BY BONNIE PRINGLE Why does GIWA flush fire hydrants? We only flush hydrants to maintain the highest quality of drinking water for our mem...

In response to saying goodbye to My Halo
To the Editor: This is in response to the letter to the editor regarding the recent exit of our local private-pay assistants from My Halo. Many thanks...

Many thanks for the support
To the Editor: I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their cards, love, and support. Thank you especially for the amazing orchids...

Recreational red snapper season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters
To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 20, closing July 2...

Online food drive in progress, but it ends soon
To the Editor: Hi everyone, The Harry Chapin Food Bank has been selected as a local beneficiary of the global CenturyLink Campaign to Fight Hunger, a ...

Senator issued photo contest challenge
To the Editor: Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto invites you to particiate in a Southwest Florida photo contest. There are beautiful places and unfo...

New anti-hunger task force formed in Charlotte County
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...