EDITORIAL: Local just back from Standing Rock explains it all
■ BY LEW AUSTIN HASTINGS – Water. Water is the giver of life. Mni Wiconi in Lakota. Without water life ends. So it should be no surprise that one community has chosen to defend their water…
What’s popular isn’t always what is important
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE I watched a very interesting piece on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver recently regarding the fast-paced demise of print news. It’s essentially the breakdown of what we are i…
GUEST EDITORIAL: Anderson explains position in running for District 3
■ BY DICK ANDERSON I am Dick Anderson, and I am a candidate for the Lee County Commission District 3. My candidacy is motivated by the legacy we will leave to our children and grandchildren. Are w…
Letters: Why does the County allow ‘curb lawn’ plantings to occur?
To the Editor:
This past week, a new resident in our community, Pat Neal, added a very attractive curb lawn to the front of their house on Gilchrist.
As a result, three public parking spots …
LBC supports expansion of Florida Forever Project
To the Editor: The Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is a 501(c) 3 charitable land trust operating successfully in the Charlotte Harbor Watershed since 1972. LBC is pleased to provide this letter of supp…
Ladies Day committee thanks all for a great time
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce’s 26th Annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament had a successful outcome with a field of 36 boats and 11 total tarpon released on May 7, 2016. Bre…
Thank you to all who have served
To the Editor: We will always be grateful and thankful to the Beacon for the story of John Bourgoin and Walter Tatko. Great story about two great guys who contributed to victory in WWII. They were …
