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Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let’s give the ‘Emerald Tutu’ a try if what we’re doing isn’t working 

July 29, 2022
To the Editor: Please open a new window of opportunity to embrace a new concept promoted by Northeastern University, and a fresh new approach introduced by Gabrial Cira, architect of the new “E…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Documents available instantly through new Lee County program

July 29, 2022
To the Editor: Lee Clerk customers can now get their official records certified from the convenience of their home computer. The new service produces electronically certified documents, such as…

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…