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Editorial


Density is valuable: Come show commissioners how much

March 23, 2018
To the Editor: While there is no new date for the next County Commission hearing on the Fishery project itself, in the meantime an important thing is happening about the transfer of density (TDU) r…

Much agreement about leafblowers

March 16, 2018
To the Editor: I could not agree more with Jane Shanley about the insufferable noise and pollution from gas-powered leafblowers. If I had my way, they would be banned from the Island! We at Seagrap…

Suncoast matching fund met! On to the next …

March 16, 2018
To the Editor: Thank you for your generosity! The Suncoast Humane Society Boca Grande Capital Fundraising Committee is deeply appreciative of island residents who donated to meet the $250,000 Febru…

‘My Fair Lady’ gets glowing review

March 16, 2018
To the Editor, I was bowled over on Friday night by the terrific performance of “My Fair Lady” by Royal Palm Players. The entire cast, headed by the outstanding all-around performances of Hal McCom…

Many residents passionate about gun control

March 16, 2018
To the Editor: It was with regret that we read Sheriff Scott’s March 2 editorial about guns, in which he seemed to side not with police chiefs across the country but with the NRA. Among developed c…

The flu: It may not be an epidemic, but it sure feels like it is

January 26, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it seems like the flu season is peaking here on the island. Employees are missing from every store I’ve walked into, even here in our offi…

Many thanks to all who made the TIS Chowder Dinner so great!

January 26, 2018
To the Editor: This year’s 4th annual Island School Chowder Dinner was another huge success! We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our PTO fundraising event. The Island School’s PTO fu…

BTT to hold presentation on February 2: Your presence is requested

January 26, 2018
To the Editor: Now or Neverglades! No words have ever meant more in the history of Everglades restoration. With the passage last spring of SB10, we won a hard-fought victory to begin restoring the …

Want to help our feral cats? Give R.P . a call

January 19, 2018
To the Editor: My name is R.P. Warner, I am a volunteer as a Lighthouse Ambassador and a docent in Boca Grande. I’m concerned about recent reports that that I am hearing of a growing feral cat popu…

EDITORIAL: Annual GIWA meeting set for January 15

January 12, 2018
Just a reminder that GIWA’s Annual Membership Meeting is to be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Boca Grande Community Center. 2017 has been another very busy year for your Board and Staff,…