Author: Boca Beacon Reader

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A request to restore the estuary

To the Editor: I read with fascination Tonya Bramlage’s article in the March 18, 2022 edition describing the ongoing tarpon research and the good works done by the LBCWP. I would like to call attention...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Preserving Placida’s legacy

To the Editor: As a longtime resident and former business owner in Placida, I would like to see the unique character of this area preserved for future generations to enjoy as I have. Named...

Here’s some things to do in the next few days …

March 18, 2022
Boca Beacon Reader
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Buy some furniture! The United Methodist Women’s furniture sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, March 19, at the home of Jan Myers, 421 Gulf Blvd. Jan’s garage, which serves as...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Apology given for miscommunication over Bike Path signs

To The Editor: Every morning I pick up trash….even things as small as cigarette butts….along the bike trail when I’m walking home. One morning this week, there were quite a few signs...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County launches new resource website for resident information and transparency

To the Editor: Lee County today launched a new resource website to provide a wide range of information tools to residents and visitors in a single, easily accessible location. The site is available...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: CCSO Tells motorists to find another way home this St. Paddy’s Day

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a traffic initiative during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday and into the weekend. During this campaign, deputies will be highly...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In search of the umbrella slasher

To the Editor: This past week we have had some very unfortunate happenings on our beautiful beach here in Boca Grande. It all started on Monday, Feb. 28 when we glanced out to the beach...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It takes a lot of helping hands to make a successful festival

To the Editor: It takes the effort of many to make the United Methodist Women’s annual Strawberry Festival a success and to meet our mission of helping women and children in need. In wrapping up...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: More than $13,000 raised for Suncoast at on-island event

To the Editor: The Board of Trustees of Suncoast Humane Society is deeply grateful for the amazing support that the Boca Grande community and off-island...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: History Bytes for 2022 is over; many thanks to those who made another great year possible

To the Editor: It was our pleasure to be back at the library this season, celebrating 21 years of History Bytes. I’d like to thank all who made this past February’s History Bytes program a huge...