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Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Boca Grande for spreading Christmas joy to those who need it most

January 26, 2023
To the Editor: I am writing to thank Boca Grande​​-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC deploys dive team to search for derelict vessels

January 26, 2023
 To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently deployed its Surface Supply Dive Teams, under the leadership of Lieutenant Stuart Spoede, to search for a…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bivalent booster clinic set for February 2 at BGHC

January 26, 2023
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Health Clinic will be conducting a drive-thru COVID-19 “updated booster” or Bivalent booster clinic on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 10 a.m. for our registered patien…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where are the gopher tortoises? What about the roaches?

January 20, 2023
To the editor: Where are our gopher tortoises? These sleepy creatures normally thrive in the northwest corner of Gasparilla Island where they burrow in the soft sand along the Gulf. They ventu…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners accept $5 million in emergency recovery grant funds to replace beach sand

January 20, 2023
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, Jan. 17 to accept grant funds of $5 million from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Hurricane Ian and Nicol…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Storm debris still be collected in some communities … but not in Boca Grande

January 19, 2023
To the Editor: Lee County thanks residents who were given set-out deadlines in some unincorporated areas and have placed their remaining Hurricane Ian debris at the curb. The county reminds those…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FEMA Announces Special Consideration for Temporary Housing Units in Special Flood Hazard Areas

January 12, 2023
To the Editor: After reviewing in-depth analysis and evaluations, FEMA recognizes Special Flood Hazard Areas may be the only feasible option to place temporary housing units in Charlotte, Collier…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: DeSantis pledges funding for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s waters

January 12, 2023
To the Editor, This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-06 (Achieving Even More Now for Florida’s Environment), to further advance the protection of Florida’s environment and wa…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is it already time to think about the 2023 fishing season? Heck yes, it is! Get your captain for the ‘Howls’

January 5, 2023
To the Editor: Happy New Year to ALL! The G.I.M.M. is happy to announce the 2023 dates for the HOWL AT THE MOON Tournaments: Please book your Captains now for the 2023 Season! HOWL AT TH…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An announcement from the Charlotte County Property Appraiser

January 5, 2023
To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser reminds businesses and rental property owners the deadline for filing 3034 tangible personal property tax returns is April 3, 2023. …