Letters to the Editor
Letters: History Bytes finishes 25th season with more living records of history
March 12, 2026
To the Editor:
A special thank you to everyone who attended our 25th season of “History Bytes.” Sally Van ltalie and Robert Johnson initially developed this program, and it continues to imp…
Letters: Strawberry Festival co-chairs express their appreciation
March 12, 2026
To the Editor:
When we agreed to co-chair the Strawberry Festival, we knew it would be a good experience. There are so many wonderful people involved. There is such a rich history of generous giv…
Letters: Fishing Guides clarify docks concerns and boat access
March 12, 2026
To the Editor:
There was a miscommunication between Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association President Chris Taylor and the Boca Beacon in last week’s article that needs to be addressed.
For cla…
Letters: Thanking community for successful Beach Ball for Preschool
March 5, 2026
To the Editor:
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the community for their overwhelming support of the recent Beach Ball held on Monday, March 2 to benefit the Boca Grande Preschool…
Letters: Charlotte County needs to open access to beaches
February 26, 2026
To the Editor:
I am an avid reader of the Beacon and enjoy the style and breadth of topics covered. I look forward to its arrival each week. I also live in Boca Grande and in the Lee County porti…
Letters: Appreciation from Art on Park organizer after successful event
February 26, 2026
To the Editor:
Boca Grande Art On Park Avenue was a great success this past weekend and I wanted to thank everyone for coming out and showing your support for original art and the fine artists wh…
Letters: Question on letters and advancing public discussion
February 12, 2026
To the Editor:
There is a small-town newspaper in Maine with a circulation similar to the Boca Beacon. It welcomes letters to the editor and publishes clear submission guidelines regarding length…
Letters: Thank you from Fust for 75th Anniversary
February 12, 2026
To the Editor:
This year, the Johann Fust Library Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary. Library founders Roger and Louise Amory broke ground on 10th Street West in 1949 and opened the libra…
Letters: Free speech, 433
February 5, 2026
To the Editor:
House Bill 433 falsely pits the health of Florida families and free speech against our agricultural legacy. It is an assault on the right of every citizen to speak up…
Letters: Reminder of Martha’s Vineyard
February 5, 2026
To the Editor:
The hypocrisy and irony have not escaped me that there were island people protesting ICE enforcement operations against criminal illegals in Minneapolis but don’t seem…