Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Habitat’s 3rd Annual Build Campaign ‘Dollar for Dollar’ match in progress
January 5, 2023
To the Editor,
All monies raised during the current Habitat for Humanity “Dollar for Dollar” match will go directly into building homes for families like Jennifer Morales and her children.
Jen…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Play it safe when celebrating with fireworks
December 29, 2022
To the Editor:
As preparations are made to ring in the new year, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office wishes to remind Florida residents that the private use of fireworks is legal on three holid…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disaster assistance application deadline approaches
December 29, 2022
To the Editor:
More than $4.4 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian. But ti…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Maritime Museum thanks all for support and post-hurricane help
December 22, 2022
To the Editor:
The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum and Whidden’s Marina would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season.
A special thank you to Sandy Melvin and B…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Banyan Street cover brings back memories for one reader
December 9, 2022
To the Editor:
I just picked up a copy of Gasparilla Island magazine with the cover photo of Banyan Street.
I very often proudly profess that Mark and I were the first couple to be married on…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC seeks input on the effects of long-term stored vessels
December 8, 2022
To the Editor:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has retained Atkins Global to conduct a study in Florida to better understand the impacts of long-term stored ves…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘I’m fine’ letter resonated with many
December 1, 2022
To the Editor:
I just wanted to say thank you for publishing the letter to the editor entitled “I’m Fine.” I just had a chance to read it this week, and the author hit the nail on the head…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC extends the deadline for waivers for unsalvageable vessels following Hurricane Ian
November 23, 2022
To the Editor:
Following Hurricane Ian’s landfall, vessel owners were given a 45-day grace period to bring derelict vessels into compliance or remove them from state waters. The grace period ende…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A letter of thanks for so many things
November 23, 2022
To the Editor:
This Thanksgiving we are thankful for PCI Construction for taking our store from destroyed to dazzling in 45 days.
We are thankful for the United Methodist Church and the…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County property appraiser announces addition of post-Ian aerial photography
November 17, 2022
To the Editor:
Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell announced today the addition of aerial photography to the Property Appraiser’s website (leepa.org) for access by taxpayers, appraisers…