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Letters to the Editor


LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A new resting spot at the Boca Grande Health Clinic

June 9, 2022
To the Editor: You may have noticed before departing this season from Boca Grande a new resting spot at the top of the ramp at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. A beautiful bench was crafted and g…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fertilizer ban prevents nutrient pollution in waterways

June 9, 2022
To the Editor: Please be aware fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorous may not be used on residential or commercial turf or landscape plants in Charlotte County between June 1 and Sept. …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hughes Gallery owner says goodbye … for now

June 9, 2022
To the Editor: Monday was our last day at 333 Park Avenue. We’ve still not found a suitable spot for the gallery, so, we have decided to organize a “Mobile Gallery,” which will continue to brin…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BE AWARE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

June 2, 2022
To the Editor:  This may hit home to some, may bring back memories, or you may be shocked at the information. Domestic Violence is not only physical … it is also mental, emotional, financial…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County Solid Waste encourages residents to use holiday weekend to prepare properties for hurricane season

June 2, 2022
To the Editor: Lee County Solid Waste is encouraging residents to use the holiday weekend to prepare their properties for hurricane season. Pruning trees and shrubs now that could damage you…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: July 1 is cutoff for SBA loans for those affected by January storm

June 2, 2022
To the Editor: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Florida of the July 1 deadline to ap…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Make sure to check your choices in August, and vote

May 27, 2022
To the Editor: To all who live and/or work in Boca Grande: You may be interested to know that the League of Women Voters of the United States has a website that will tell you all you need to kn…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Punta Gorda/ Englewood Beach welcomes largest family-friendly fishing competition

May 27, 2022
To the Editor: Charlotte County welcomes anglers and nonanglers participating in the summer-long statewide West Marine CCA Florida STAR Competition sponsored by Yamaha that kicks off May 28 thr…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GIMM thanks all for a great Ladies’ Howl

May 27, 2022
To the Editor: Ladies’ Howl At The Moon – 78 releases and probably twice as many bites! Literally every minute on the radio a fish was called in! The Pass was on fire! More than 100 ladie…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BIPS thanks many for another great season

May 19, 2022
To the Editor: As our season comes to a close and summer begins, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and our BIPS Board to thank all our friends and visitors who utilized …