Letters to the Editor
Letters: Thanks to Tiseo, Robbins for density discussion
April 16, 2026
To the Editor:
I thank and commend Rob Robbins for his concise, easy-to-understand explanation of the Transfer of Density Units discrepancies viz a viz the 135 unit apartment complex develo…
Letters: Thank you from Suncoast Humane
April 9, 2026
To the Editor:
On behalf of Suncoast Humane Society, we would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Boca Grande community for the generous support it showed at the 5th Annual Dogs for Dogs…
Letters: Open Shores shares first info on parking survey
April 2, 2026
To the Editor:
I wanted to share data from three reports documenting conditions on Gasparilla Island since Lee County Ordinance 25-16 took effect.
The first data is from a community surv…
Letters: Spring Show a special event
March 26, 2026
Dear Editor:
The Boca Grande Art Center and the Boca Grande Garden Club were delighted to come together once again to present our annual March Spring Show to the community. This year was especial…
Letters: Thanks from Woman’s Club
March 26, 2026
Dear Editor:
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club thanks the entire Boca community for the fun and spirit of the March 14th events. It was truly a community-wide celebration, from the bake sale and creat…
Letters: History Bytes finishes 25th season with more living records of history
March 12, 2026
To the Editor:
A special thank you to everyone who attended our 25th season of “History Bytes.” Sally Van ltalie and Robert Johnson initially developed this program, and it continues to imp…
Letters: Strawberry Festival co-chairs express their appreciation
March 12, 2026
To the Editor:
When we agreed to co-chair the Strawberry Festival, we knew it would be a good experience. There are so many wonderful people involved. There is such a rich history of generous giv…
Letters: Fishing Guides clarify docks concerns and boat access
March 12, 2026
To the Editor:
There was a miscommunication between Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association President Chris Taylor and the Boca Beacon in last week’s article that needs to be addressed.
For cla…
Letters: Thanking community for successful Beach Ball for Preschool
March 5, 2026
To the Editor:
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the community for their overwhelming support of the recent Beach Ball held on Monday, March 2 to benefit the Boca Grande Preschool…
Letters: Charlotte County needs to open access to beaches
February 26, 2026
To the Editor:
I am an avid reader of the Beacon and enjoy the style and breadth of topics covered. I look forward to its arrival each week. I also live in Boca Grande and in the Lee County porti…