Editorial
EDITORIAL: More COVID lessons learned through experience
August 13, 2021
This is an editorial piece. It does not reflect information given by medical professionals, only experiences lived by the writer.
On September 11, 2020 I sat at this same desk and wrote an edit…
EDITORIAL: Want to know why people are against the nomination to the National Historic Register? Here’s why
July 23, 2021
The National Register of Historic Places topic has been beaten into the ground since it began last year. No one knows this better than me, trust me. We may (or may not) be coming to some sort of c…
EDITORIAL: Still waiting on answers regarding the Hill Tide Estates beach saga
May 30, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – I realize a lot of you have questions about who owns what land and beach down by Hill Tide Estates. Our story from last week that talked about security cameras and guards saying…
EDITORIAL: Will Charlotte Harbor be the next domino to fall?
March 27, 2021
BY AARON ADAMS – What used to be an expansive seagrass flat, is now a mix of open sand and thick algae. The cancer of too many nutrients is spreading throughout Charlotte Harbor. This does not bode…
EDITORIAL: The GICIA turns 50 years old
March 13, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – As the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association celebrates its 50th Anniversary working to preserve island life, it is the perfect time to reflect on its …
EDITORIAL: Something to be remembered by; would you be willing to leave a legacy to the people of Placida and Boca Grande?
February 27, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Just across the little bridge by the Fishery is a 91-acre piece of land that for many of us is a piece of old Florida eye candy. You’ll recognize the parcel I mean by mention…
GUEST EDITORIAL: LBC announces opening of Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
January 29, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY – As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is delighted to announce the opening of our newly restored Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve…
Part Deux of the ‘rona testing saga for two confused families
September 18, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wish I would report in this week and tell you that our questions have been answered about our situation with the COVID-19 testing, but I cannot. Between our house and our frien…
So many questions, so much frustration about the ‘rona- especially when it comes to our kids
September 11, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wanted to take this opportunity to let you in on some things we are working on for next week, and they’re pretty important things. You see, in our little school on our little i…
EDITORIAL: County Manager proud of response to COVID-19
August 7, 2020
BY ROGER DESJARLAIS – I want to thank Lee County’s residents for your perseverance during these difficult times. I also want to thank our Lee County employees who have stepped up to the challenge o…