Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A lotta debris moved, but a lotta debris is still left
October 28, 2022
To the Editor:
Lee County reached an important milestone during the weekend by collecting 1 million cubic yards of debris from Hurricane Ian. As of Monday morning, 734,136 cubic yards of vegetati…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Apologies for the error of a digit
October 20, 2022
To the Editor:
My sincere apologies to anyone who might have tried to reach out to me for a licensed experienced caregiver in the Boca Grande area due to an incorrect phone number in the classifi…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There is no fatigue like trauma fatigue
October 20, 2022
To the Editor,
I am a Tampa resident with a home on Boca Grande. I was there this past weekend and couldn’t believe the destruction and somber vibe.
There is no fatigue like trauma fatigue…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tips on surviving your experiences with contractors
October 20, 2022
To the Editor:
Hurricanes are never welcome, a reality to contend with, nonetheless. A price we pay to live in paradise. Last Thursday I made the journey from central Florida to check on extended…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Blanche gives a fond farewell
October 20, 2022
To the Editor:
I have struggled with writing this letter to everyone for lots of reasons. Many of you have become my friends over the 16 years that I have been an owner of the Loose Caboose. You…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message to Ian from Whidden’s – You did NOT win
October 13, 2022
To the Editor:
Hurricane Ian you will not win! You will not break the spirit of strength and love from our family that reaches far and wide!
Red Gill Fish House was built in 1927, and is still…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pet friendly shelter information and more
September 22, 2022
To the Editor:
Don’t leave your pets, and don’t use your pet as an excuse not to evacuate. Don’t put yourself, your family and your pet at risk! You are responsible for planning for your pe…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Celebrating five years of films with ‘Friends’
September 15, 2022
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Film Festival (BGFF) is one of our biggest events of the season, and we have to say that we enjoy bringing the community together for a true cinematic experience. U…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thoughts on maintaining septic systems and more
September 15, 2022
To the Editor:
My wife and I are fulltime residents of Little Gasparilla Island (LGI). It is my understanding that the PSC denied the proposed LGI sewer plan for the third and final time. However…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to Dr. Ervin for all he has done
September 8, 2022
To the Editor:
We have learned that today, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, will be Dr. Tom Ervin’s final day working full shifts at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. I feel it is important for me to comment…