Letters to the Editor
OBITUARY: Capt. Joe Bergquist
September 25, 2020
Capt. Joseph Robert Bergquist, born in West Palm beach on March 29, 1962, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Born on March 29, 1962 to John and Anita Bergquist, and raised in Florida, thi…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A familiar face named as Punta Gorda Chamber tourism director
September 25, 2020
To the Editor: Charlotte County government is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Doherty as Tourism Director effective Sept. 23. He will spearhead the tourism marketing efforts of the Punt…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident gives her perspective regarding National Register proposal
September 25, 2020
To the Editor: Because there appear to be some misunderstandings and concerns regarding the nomination of the residential area of our Historic District for the National Register of Historic Places,…
‘Back to Boca’ four-part COVID webinar scheduled for September 23
September 18, 2020
To the Editor: On Wednesday, September 23 at 4 p.m., Boca Grande residents will have an exclusive opportunity to join Healthnetwork Foundation and experts from leading medical centers in the first …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Royal Palm Players makes announcement: ‘The show must go on!’
September 11, 2020
To the Editor: As President of Royal Palm Players, I would like to take a moment to let you know what RPP has planned for this season. Back in March, our board of directors had to re-evaluate the s…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take a closer look at Mars at Bishop Planetarium
September 4, 2020
To the Editor: Humans have long been fascinated by Mars – for its proximity in our solar system, its similar features to Earth, the possibility that it once may have held life and even for the poss…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County extends Lee CARES to non-profit agencies, municipalities; new round planned
September 4, 2020
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve two new LeeCARES programs to help Lee County non-profit human service agencies and municipal governments address una…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards more than $600,000 in scholarships
August 28, 2020
To the Editor: As the fall semester begins at colleges across the country amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, hundreds of local students have at least one thing they can rely on: scholarship funding …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote-by-mail reminder notice from the Lee County Supervisor of Elections
August 28, 2020
To the Editor: On Monday, August 24, 2020, the notice below was mailed to voters who have requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the November 3, 2020, General Election.