Editorial
Editorial was good, but support still given to no parking
February 12, 2016
To the Editor: Your editorial about the Gilchrist median was good, and I agree with you – too much noise and money have been spent on the subject. I support Michael Ott’s idea of no parking on the …
Heavy pockets don’t necessarily make for good neighbors
February 5, 2016
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – I just read an article submitted to the Interwebs universe by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, an article written about Gilchrist Avenue, with no author named but photo credit…
Foundation announces new Foundation as partner
January 8, 2016
SUBMITTED BY THE FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA – The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida today announced the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation as a new conservation p…
Message to Lee County Commissioners: Listen to reason when it comes to Gilchrist parking
December 4, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Just when I thought nothing more about the Gilchrist parking situation would surprise me, I found I was wrong. The proposal by the Gilchrist Neighborhood Association has really…
Editorial: GICIA asks everyone to consider the importance of Mercabo purchase
November 27, 2015
BY MISTY NICHOLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GICIA – The GICIA has set its sights on Mercabo (the 30-acre parcel at the entrance to the Boca Grande Causeway). With the threat of development looming …
GICIA asks everyone to consider the importance of Mercabo purchase
November 27, 2015
■ BY MISTY NICHOLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GICIA The GICIA has set its sights on Mercabo (the 30-acre parcel at the entrance to the Boca Grande Causeway). With the threat of development looming …
Are outboards changing the landscape of the sandbar?
October 23, 2015
To the Editor: I might be mistaken, but I have recently noticed, crossing the second bridge heading toward Boca, and looking to my left next to where numerous “redneck yacht club” outings have been…
Please, don’t obstruct the beach walkway
October 16, 2015
What does Native American Day mean, exactly?
September 18, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – September is an odd month for holidays. There’s not much going on for most people, with the exception of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Labor Day. I personally count the …
Storms impacting sea turtles on southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast
August 14, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION – Heavy rain and rough weather along southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast are impacting sea turtle nests along the beaches, jeopardizi…