Editorial
A message regarding your right to free speech/free press and a post office update to boot
February 1, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As another season on the island begins, another controversy has been brought to light. No, it’s not Gilchrist (yet). It’s not parking (yet). It’s the breakdown in communication …
Resident has comments regarding letter to editor
February 1, 2019
To the Editor:
I have several comments pertaining to the publication of a letter from the pseudonymous person(s) “Concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” that was published in the January 25, 2019 edi…
Resident says there’s no excuse for letter to editor
February 1, 2019
To the Editor:
I was stunned to read the attack on Melisa Bicker by the “concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” under the bold-faced headline “It is time for the postmistress to go,” and I was disapp…
Annual fundraiser for Hope for Haitians committee to be held February 5
January 25, 2019
To the Editor: The Hope for Haitians Committee of Boca Grande was organized in 2009. Its first fundraiser took place in February of 2010, just one month after the tragic earthquake that killed 300,…
It is time for the postmistress to go
January 25, 2019
To the Editor: There is a concerted effort underway to have the current postmistress, Melisa Bicker, replaced in her position. For too long now, many of us have been at the receiving end of her arb…
First Florida Water Policy Summit to gather local experts focused on water regulation, legislation
January 18, 2019
To the Editor: With newly elected officials now sworn in, representatives from Captains for Clean Water, the Conservancy of SWFL, the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), the Center for …
November 2018 Charlotte County tourist development tax collections increased over November 2017
January 11, 2019
To the Editor: This week the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau announced that Charlotte County tourist development tax revenues collected during November 2018 totaled $198…
Boca Grande Chamber announces January mixer
January 11, 2019
To the Editor: Barnichol Hardware and Kappy’s Downtown co-host the January Chamber mixer on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kappy’s Downtown storefront. Come mix and mingle with fellow …
Hughes Gallery 2019 season begins January 7
January 4, 2019
To the Editor: As we salute goodbye to 2018 and open our arms to 2019, it is with anticipation and excitement for Hughes Gallery. This season, we welcome six new artists:
Paula Holtzclaw, OPA, AIS…
BGHS says now is the time to become a member
January 4, 2019
To the Editor: If you have not yet joined the Boca Grande Historical Society, now is the time! Our new exhibit, “Boca Grande, Once a Railroad and Industrial Town,” is now open to the public; our Ar…