Letters to the Editor
A Thanksgiving ‘thanks’ for the grub
December 6, 2019
To the Editor: Many thanks to the iguana trapper, George Cera, and his family for providing a delicious meal to the on-duty Boca Grande Park Ranger on Thanksgiving Day. This was an unexpected treat…
Happy tarpon news from Englewood
November 29, 2019
To the Editor: Last Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:45 a.m. it was a beautiful, crisp and sunny morning at Lemon Bay Conservancy’s renowned Wildflower Preserve. While most folks were sleeping in or enjoying…
Turkey Hoop Shoot this weekend
November 22, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Community Center’s 16th annual Turkey Hoop Shoot contest will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The event will start at 10 a.m. on the outdoor basketball court. Registr…
Center span of 7th Street temporary bridge removed until May 15
November 22, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The center span of Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s temporary bridge located on 7th Street just north of The Gasparilla Inn golf course bridge was removed last week. This …
Beware of holiday scams
November 22, 2019
To the Editor:
As online shopping activity increases in anticipation of the holiday season, thefts of packages from front porches unfortunately increase as well. These thieves, also known as “porch…
Is blockage of the Promenade a sign of sociopolitical entropy? It appears to be so.
November 22, 2019
To the Editor:
If no permit is required to place rocks on the Promenade, is it fair to assume that no permit is required to rearrange said rocks?
Perhaps in a way which makes it easier for people t…
Red tide report
November 22, 2019
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, very low to high concentrations in and/or offshore of Charlotte County, back…
Many thanks to those who made our book sale a success
November 15, 2019
To the Editor: Each spring and fall, the Johann Fust Library Foundation conducts a used book sale in the library loggia. Island residents turn out in the hundreds to shop for books. The proceeds fr…
Thank you, Lee County, for cleaning the beaches
November 15, 2019
To the Editor: I would like to thank Director Jesse Lavender, Lee County Parks and Recreation, Joe Weir, Lee County Parks and Recreation, and our Rangers Jesse Kanuch and Dan Kacynski for the amazi…
Red tide update
November 8, 2019
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to very low concentrations in and/or offshore of Pinellas County, background to high concentrations in Sarasota County,…