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Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Apologies and regret expressed for recent event

February 9, 2023
To our island community: We deeply regret any worry or concern that recent events have caused members of our community. We are aware of the concerns of The Island School regarding an individual t…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need more debris hauled away? Here’s a number to call

February 9, 2023
To the Editor: Residents needing assistance with removal of storm debris on private property are reminded to apply to the Florida Division of Emergency Management by visiting iandebriscleanup.com…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Water samples show red tide in our waters

February 9, 2023
 To the Editor: The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued health alerts for the presence of a red tide bloom. An alert level of red tide was found near Buck Key (Blind Pass)…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Financial support from Ann Potter Wilson Foundation provides BGHS with essential tools

February 3, 2023
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center wishes to extend our immense gratitude for the surprising support from the Ann Potter Wilson Foundation. This past year has…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Question arises from a reader – What’s going on with that bridge?

February 3, 2023
To the Editor: Several years ago, The Gasparilla Inn rebuilt the bridge that traversed the Boca Grande bayou and the golf club. At that time a “temporary” metal bridge was put in place for passag…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Chowder event successful for Island School

February 2, 2023
To the Editor: The Island School PTO would like to thank everyone for their hard work in making the Chowder Dinner SO successful! We served over 400 people!   We would have never been abl…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Boca Grande for spreading Christmas joy to those who need it most

January 26, 2023
To the Editor: I am writing to thank Boca Grande​​-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC deploys dive team to search for derelict vessels

January 26, 2023
 To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently deployed its Surface Supply Dive Teams, under the leadership of Lieutenant Stuart Spoede, to search for a…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bivalent booster clinic set for February 2 at BGHC

January 26, 2023
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Health Clinic will be conducting a drive-thru COVID-19 “updated booster” or Bivalent booster clinic on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 10 a.m. for our registered patien…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where are the gopher tortoises? What about the roaches?

January 20, 2023
To the editor: Where are our gopher tortoises? These sleepy creatures normally thrive in the northwest corner of Gasparilla Island where they burrow in the soft sand along the Gulf. They ventu…