Editorial
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…
K. brevis found in his concentrations in Charlotte, Lee counties
November 15, 2019
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, medium to high concentrations in Charlotte County, background to high concen…
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…
Oh, Lee County … ye barely know us
November 15, 2019
To the Editor: It may be time to take a hard look at our community’s relationship with Lee County’s government. After years of knowing the need for a new dog park when The Inn property would no lon…
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,…
Veterans, heroism and whistleblowing
November 8, 2019
■ BY MARY BESS We need to understand the spark of divinity within human beings who put their lives at risk to benefit others. Of particular interest are those who commit acts of heroism for which …
If Florida voted down daylight saving time, why are we changing clocks on Sunday?
November 1, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE While it might be nice once a year to feel like you’re getting an extra hour of sleep, waking up in the dark isn’t the easiest thing for a lot of us to do. For kids who have to …
Many thanks to those who save lives every day
November 1, 2019
To the Editor: Two weeks ago my wife suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest in our home. The 911 emergency system functioned perfectly. The Boca Grande Fire Department, Shift A, under the command of Lt….
Resident unhappy with swing bridge opening for maintenance
October 25, 2019
To the Editor: As a member of the Boca Grande Club and a frequent visitor to the island, I feel compelled to register a complaint regarding an inconvenience to traffic yesterday (October 17) caused…