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Letters to the Editor

Letters: Get together for a live discussion of issues of interest

October 2, 2025
To the Editor: I just watched the national news. It covered the possibility of a government shutdown, then the meeting of the military heads. After that, it moved to the Artificial Intelligenc…

Letters: Interlocal pact could shore up island off season

September 25, 2025
Editor’s Note: An open letter to Lee Commissioners from a Charlotte resident in the parking discussion. To the Editor: I urge you to consider adopting an interlocal agreement that extends the…

Letters: Increase in fire budget questioned by resident

September 25, 2025
To the Editor: Regarding the increase in the Boca Grande Fire Department budget.  Where is the additional 8.5% increase in the budget going? We see the budget, are told that it is 8.5% mo…

Letters: Charlotte resident responds to Lee County process and impact

September 18, 2025
To the Editor: So it appears, according to Richard Weber in his letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon of September 12th, that transparency and welcome really are solely in the eye of the behold…

Letters: Long history of support for local community

September 11, 2025
To the Editor:  It’s time for a reality check. The much maligned, recently passed Boca Grande Parking ordinance does two things. First, it limits parking in residential neighborhoods between…

Letters: Conversation on welcome, patience and service

September 11, 2025
To the Editor: Great journalism and transparency from both the Boca Beacon and the Lighthouse Methodist Church. The Church Parking Newsletter (August 29 Boca Beacon) makes reference to both the c…

Stamp vote online: From the desk of the Boca Grande postmaster

September 11, 2025
BY MELISA BICKER As Postmaster of Boca Grande, I’m proud to share that the United States Postal Service is inviting the American public to help shape a unique part of our nation’s cultural histor…

Letters: Boca Grande Historical Society announces Footprints exhibit

September 4, 2025
To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact the two recent hurricanes have had on our community and t…

Letters: Thoughts on ‘party spot’ status and long-term solutions

August 28, 2025
To the Editor: I want to share my perspective on the parking situation to maybe add a little more insight. As many of you know, I worked on island for several years as an eco tour guide and over…

Lighthouse United Methodist letter to their congregation on parking

August 28, 2025
Editor’s Note: Lighthouse United Methodist Church has a weekly newsletter entitled ‘Midweek News’ for their congregation. They sent this one out to members, to update them on parking and access to t…