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Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Red tide symptoms in dogs can be severe

March 16, 2023
To the Editor: I am writing in response to Boca Grande pet owner concerns about the ongoing ‘red-tides’ or harmful algal blooms on their animals. For many of us, we may experience a cough, burn…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Report those crabs if you see them

March 16, 2023
To the Editor: It’s almost spring and that means it’s peak mating season for horseshoe crabs. Help biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gather valuable in…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The 22nd History Bytes season is now in the books

March 9, 2023
To the Editor: This February’s History Byte season, dedicated to our esteemed administrator, Kim Kyle, seemed to end to quickly. We are so happy to be celebrating Kim’s 20th year at Boca Grande…

A big Strawberry Festival thank you …

March 9, 2023
To the Editor: The United Methodist Women of Boca Grande wish to extend their thanks to members of the community and visitors from surrounding areas who helped make the 2023 Strawberry Festival…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida

March 2, 2023
To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission continues to monitor bird mortalities suspected to be attributed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza throughout Florida. Th…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Asking for forgiveness …

March 2, 2023
To the Editor, and to the citizens of Boca Grande: I’m Tim Spain. In December of last year I received my second DUI in a very short time. I have no excuse for my irresponsibility and I write th…

PUBLIC NOTICE: 2024 homestead exemption applications should be turned in soon

March 2, 2023
To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting 2024 exemption applications. Homestead exemption applications can now be filed online. Visit cccappraiser.com for further…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to concerned passerby after bike spill

March 2, 2023
To the Editor: Writing a note of thanks to the white car and kind gentleman passenger who stopped after seeing me tumble off my bike last Sunday on the bike/sidewalk path across from Kappy’s. E…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New sign at Boca Bargains is a true blessing

February 16, 2023
To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to BCB Homes for providing a new signpost for Boca Bargains after our previous sign was damaged by Hurricane Ian. J…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Camera Club to hold ‘Art of Photography’ show

February 16, 2023
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Camera Club is excited to announce the “Art of Photography” Show March 3 to 5, 2023 at the Boca Grande Art Center featuring 20 exhibitors!  The public is …