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Letters to the Editor


LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A beautiful new license plate option could be available soon 

July 29, 2022
To the Editor: Orders for Bonefish Tarpon Trust plates are now being accepted. The BTT plate will be produced as soon as we have sold 3,000 vouchers at a cost of $33 each ($25 will directly ben…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Applications now open for Fall 2022 Gulf Coast Board Institute

July 21, 2022
To the Editor: Gulf Coast Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its October 2022 Fall Gulf Coast Board Institute (GCBI). The online application and overview for the program are…

St. James City Boat Ramp closed July 25 to January

July 21, 2022
To the Editor: St. James City boat ramp closed July 25 to January Pine Island Commercial Marina, 6001 Maria Drive, Saint James City will close Monday, July 25, through the remainder of the y…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Deadline for Charlotte County calendar submissions coming up

July 21, 2022
To the Editor: Charlotte County supports and promotes healthy, active lifestyles. Our Community Services Department uses the phrase  “Get Up, Get Out, Get Active” in its outreach to reside…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Florida gas prices dip down slightly through holiday weekend, but the future is unknown with a volatile fuel market

July 8, 2022
 To the Editor:  Florida gas prices declined through the Independence Day holiday weekend, even as a record number of Americans were forecast to take a road trip. (This year’s actual …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader grateful for deployed soldiers, their stories and what the symbolism of RED Friday is

July 8, 2022
To the Editor:  First off, I’d like to tell you how much I appreciate your fine newspaper and excellent reporting of timely happenings and news around the Boca Grande area. Please keep up …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Daughter of an island legend thanks everyone who helped make Evelyn Darna’s passing a little bit easier, a little more peaceful

July 1, 2022
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its        members.”                  &nb…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Last tournament of the season wrap-up – many thanks all around for another great GIMM fundraiser!

June 24, 2022
To the Editor: Gasparilla island Maritime Museum hosted The Howl at The Moon tournament on last Saturday  night. The evening storms veered to the east and the tarpon bite was on  imme…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks given for another Kids Classic success

June 16, 2022
To the Editor: Thank You! The Board of Directors of Boca Grande Charities, Inc. would like to thank everyone for making the 2022 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament such a great…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Recreational red snapper season starts June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

June 16, 2022
To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall. “We are excited a…