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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Governor signs SB 540

To the Editor: We are deeply disappointed to report that Governor DeSantis has signed Senate Bill 540, legislation that will decimate citizens’ planning rights and imperil the future of Everglades...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: County announces special commission meeting

To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, May 26, at the Old Courthouse, 2120 Main St., Fort Myers. The purpose of the meeting is to reallocate...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In the spirit of celebrating Toni V …

To the Editor: Immense pride was my reaction to reading the Beacon’s feature about our stellar librarian, Toni Vanover. She has added so much to the spirit of our community by making everyone...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ode to an island icon

Editor’s note: This poem was sent in by an island resident, who was sitting with a young family member at the restaurant when she wrote it. It is beautiful. These yellow walls are still the same: The...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Eleanor and Frances’ great adventure

To the Editor: You could call it, “The Miracle of the Lemonade Stand.” Two little girls wanted to help put the old Baptist Church back together again. You see, they knew that Hurricane Ian had left...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sign now, says 1,000 Friends

To the Editor: Governor DeSantis has only days left to VETO the “Sprawl Bill”, SB 540. SB 540 would threaten ordinary Floridians with financial ruin for exercising their right to legally challenge...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Marine minerals and state interests

To the Editor: Billions of acres of submerged land off the nation’s coast are thought to contain large reserves of cobalt, manganese and other minerals considered critical to our national interests. Ocean...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Two opportunities to enjoy Conservation Foundation’s Myakka Headwaters Preserve

To the Editor: Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce two upcoming events at their forever-protected Myakka Headwaters Preserve – an Artists’ Day on Friday, May 19, and...

Team Boca raises more than $65K in PanCan Purple Stride

May 4, 2023
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BY TEAM BOCA LEADER ALICE COURT Last Saturday, April 29, Boca Grande participated in the National PanCan Purple Stride event with our own 1.5 mile walk. All funds raised will be used to increase...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Islander against Clinic plan to be discussed at BGHPB meeting next week

To the Editor: I am writing to ask for your support in OPPOSING the plans the Boca Grande Clinic has submitted to Lee County to build a 13,299 square foot medical building at the cost of $35 million...