Author: Boca Beacon Reader

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Purchase of two lots for excess boat parking another nail in the coffin of our environment

To the Editor: I’ve been an island resident for nearly 30 years. During that time, I’ve enjoyed a unique and very satisfying outdoor environment here on Boca, and in Charlotte Harbor. In recent...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Letter writer asks for a bite of bittern pie

• EDITORIAL-4-8DL.indd To the Editor: Lemon Creek revisited. The Beacon published a letter of mine in the March 25 edition that I have since come to realize requires some correction and a slice...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident feels all islanders should contribute at least $1,000 to show they care

To the Editor:Two Questions:1. Did you know?2. Does Boca care about their neighbors?At 6:37 a.m. on January 16, 2022 an EF1 (110 mph) tornado ripped through Gasparilla Marina and Estates. Most Boca...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Good times rolled at another great Spring Fair

To the Editor: Boca Grande celebrated the 2022 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair last Saturday. “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler” or “Let the Good Times Roll” was possible due to the 100 or so dedicated...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Rising gas prices means more gas theft

To the Editor: With rising gas prices, thieves around the country are targeting your gas tanks. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office provides tips on how to protect your tank, and wallet, from...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Danger, danger on the South Path

To the Editor: The GICIA does a very good job of encouraging safety on the path north of First Street. Behavior on the path south of First is the anti-GICIA rules of the road. The South Path is...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Please be patient with parking

To the Editor and community:Spring has come to Boca Grande, and while we welcome the beautiful weather, it also brings the annual frustration of parking on the island. The Boca Grande Parking Panel...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GIMM event a success

To the Editor:On Saturday, March 19 the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum opened their doors to the entire community for a Maritime Expo honoring the legacy of Isabelle and Barbara (The Whidden Sisters).These...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Art Center thanks Nat for his kindness

To the Editor:The Boca Grande Art Center thanks Nat Italiano and his entire office for sponsoring the Boca Grande Art Center and Boca Grande Garden Club’s 2022 Art in Bloom show this past weekend....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hope for Haitians committee thanks all who donated

To the Editor:Our committee wishes to express our sincere appreciation to all who have donated to our annual fundraiser for Haiti. This year’s goal was to transform the lives of 50 families in Perginy...