Letters to the Editor
Letters: Parking spots an issue across all of the state of Florida
April 30, 2026
To the Editor:
Having attended the last two on island parking meetings and followed most of the opinions expressed in the paper, a couple of thoughts come to mind.
I am a fifth-generatio…
Letters: Parking for lunch in downtown Boca Grande
April 30, 2026
To the Editor:
I work on this island every day and choose to buy lunch in town to do my part to support the small businesses of Boca Grande. Often, I can’t even get a parking spot because a…
Letters: Health Clinic grateful to Hank Wright sponsors
April 23, 2026
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Boca Grande Health Foundation and the Boca Grande Health Clinic, we extend our sincere thanks to the Boca Grande community for its continued support of the 3…
Letters: Courtyard Hair goodbye to Susan Wright Hoots
April 23, 2026
To the Editor:
The staff at Courtyard Hair Etc. would like to acknowledge Susan Wright Hoots, former owner, and her 54 years of hard work and dedication in Boca Grande. Susan has a big hear…
Letters: Historical Society thanks community for support
April 23, 2026
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Historical Society wants to share their heartfelt thanks to Sandy Melvin and the Fishing Hall of Fame Committee. The first annual Boca Grande Fishing Hall of…
Letters: Questions about fire pit atop 5th Street condo
April 23, 2026
To the Editor:
Near 7:00 a.m. on March 26, five fire trucks appeared in front of our Park Place building, with a ladder extending to the rooftop, 30 feet up. Per the fire department, an “an…
Letters: Thanks to Tiseo, Robbins for density discussion
April 16, 2026
To the Editor:
I thank and commend Rob Robbins for his concise, easy-to-understand explanation of the Transfer of Density Units discrepancies viz a viz the 135 unit apartment complex develo…
Letters: Thank you from Suncoast Humane
April 9, 2026
To the Editor:
On behalf of Suncoast Humane Society, we would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Boca Grande community for the generous support it showed at the 5th Annual Dogs for Dogs…
Letters: Open Shores shares first info on parking survey
April 2, 2026
To the Editor:
I wanted to share data from three reports documenting conditions on Gasparilla Island since Lee County Ordinance 25-16 took effect.
The first data is from a community surv…
Letters: Spring Show a special event
March 26, 2026
Dear Editor:
The Boca Grande Art Center and the Boca Grande Garden Club were delighted to come together once again to present our annual March Spring Show to the community. This year was especial…