Author: Boca Beacon Reader

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 12th Annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta is set to return

To the Editor: The 12th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta is scheduled for February 4-6, 2022. Approximately 45 boats are participating this year. Classes invited are Hobie Wave, Hobie 16, Weta...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking to repair your home? Be very careful who you hire

To the Editor: Sheriff Bill Prummell reminds the citizens of Charlotte County to be extremely cautious when hiring anyone to complete work. “Scammers are hoping to take advantage of individuals...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Litterbugs are the lowest …

To the Editor: There is a reason that those who litter are called “litterbugs.” Bugs are the lowest form of life! It is maddening and tragic to see the result of those who use our outdoors as their...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Artist Carroll Swayze brings back the Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art Festival

To the Editor: The 34th Annual Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-30 after a two-year hiatus … and it promises to be the “Best Little Art...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Tarpon Trot

Try it once, and you’ll be hooked! By Karen Hoeft Run the island from one end to the other … that’s how the challenge began. Two longtime friends, Kyle Hocker and David Hoeft came...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Antibodies created from protein? It’s in the book

To the Editor: Adelle Davis was a savant genius with over 225 references in a little paperback called “Let’s Eat Right to Get Well.” A quote from there concerning vaccines: “The body, without...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Questions arise with more post office woes

To the Editor: What to do about our inefficient post office? This is not the first time I have written about the frustrations I have had with the Boca Grande Post Office and at the rate things...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COVID testing information

To the Editor: The Florida Department of Health-Lee (FDOH-Lee) and Lee County Government are collaborating to remind visitors and residents of when it’s most effective to receive COVID-19 testing. Testing...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County Appraiser reminder about tangible taxes

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser reminds business and rental owners the deadline for filing 2022 tangible personal property tax returns is April 1, 2022. A return must be...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC announces wildlife restoration projects

To the Editor: The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey and wood ducks, is one of the most celebrated accomplishments of modern wildlife management. The comeback...