EDITORIAL: We say goodbye, and thank you, to Jungle Joe
They say that everyone is expendable, when it comes to a job. No matter how well you do it, how long you’ve been there, whether there’s no one else there who even remotely has a clue as to how to …
Lit Forum is back with ‘Circe’ November 4
To the Editor:
The Literature Forum is back and looking forward to inaugurating its 2021-22 season on Thursday, November 4th, with a presentation of “Circe” by Madeline Miller. This follo…
EDITORIAL: More COVID lessons learned through experience
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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…