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Letters to the Editor


LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Danger, danger on the South Path

March 31, 2022
To the Editor: The GICIA does a very good job of encouraging safety on the path north of First Street. Behavior on the path south of First is the anti-GICIA rules of the road. The South Path is…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Please be patient with parking

March 25, 2022
To the Editor and community:Spring has come to Boca Grande, and while we welcome the beautiful weather, it also brings the annual frustration of parking on the island. The Boca Grande Parking Pane…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GIMM event a success

March 25, 2022
To the Editor:On Saturday, March 19 the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum opened their doors to the entire community for a Maritime Expo honoring the legacy of Isabelle and Barbara (The Whidden Si…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Art Center thanks Nat for his kindness

March 24, 2022
To the Editor:The Boca Grande Art Center thanks Nat Italiano and his entire office for sponsoring the Boca Grande Art Center and Boca Grande Garden Club’s 2022 Art in Bloom show this past weekend….

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hope for Haitians committee thanks all who donated

March 24, 2022
To the Editor:Our committee wishes to express our sincere appreciation to all who have donated to our annual fundraiser for Haiti. This year’s goal was to transform the lives of 50 families in Per…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A request to restore the estuary

March 24, 2022
To the Editor: I read with fascination Tonya Bramlage’s article in the March 18, 2022 edition describing the ongoing tarpon research and the good works done by the LBCWP. I would like to call a…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Preserving Placida’s legacy

March 24, 2022
To the Editor: As a longtime resident and former business owner in Placida, I would like to see the unique character of this area preserved for future generations to enjoy as I have.  N…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Apology given for miscommunication over Bike Path signs

March 17, 2022
To The Editor: Every morning I pick up trash….even things as small as cigarette butts….along the bike trail when I’m walking home. One morning this week, there were quite a few signs that h…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County launches new resource website for resident information and transparency

March 17, 2022
To the Editor: Lee County today launched a new resource website to provide a wide range of information tools to residents and visitors in a single, easily accessible location. The site is av…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: CCSO Tells motorists to find another way home this St. Paddy’s Day

March 17, 2022
To the Editor: The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a traffic initiative during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday and into the weekend. During this campaign, deputies will be hi…