Letters to the Editor
Stamp vote online: From the desk of the Boca Grande postmaster
September 11, 2025
BY MELISA BICKER
As Postmaster of Boca Grande, I’m proud to share that the United States Postal Service is inviting the American public to help shape a unique part of our nation’s cultural histor…
Letters: Boca Grande Historical Society announces Footprints exhibit
September 4, 2025
To the Editor and the community:
On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact the two recent hurricanes have had on our community and t…
Letters: Thoughts on ‘party spot’ status and long-term solutions
August 28, 2025
To the Editor:
I want to share my perspective on the parking situation to maybe add a little more insight. As many of you know, I worked on island for several years as an eco tour guide and over…
Lighthouse United Methodist letter to their congregation on parking
August 28, 2025
Editor’s Note: Lighthouse United Methodist Church has a weekly newsletter entitled ‘Midweek News’ for their congregation. They sent this one out to members, to update them on parking and access to t…
Letters: Renourishment costs?
July 31, 2025
To the Editor:
Guess what is not being shared with the public but the Lee County Board is discussing internally? Approving the Boca Grande parking proposal triggers an immediate and expensive FY2…
Letters: Suggestions to solve the Gilchrist issue for once
July 24, 2025
To the Editor:
I would like to make a few suggestions regarding the Gilchrist Avenue parking problem.
Install curb and gutters on both sides of the boulevard. This will keep cars off the grass…
LETTERS: JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY
July 24, 2025
Letter to Commissioners: Rethink the proposed parking ordinance
BY JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY
I am writing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Parking Ordinance that was presented to the Lee County…
Letters: Beacon should put its focus back on the positive
July 17, 2025
To the Editor:
As has been a weekly occurrence for the past year or so, I open my Beacon with trepidation around how the Beacon is planning to sew discord in our community related to the parking…
Letters: Will continue to visit, as long as she can get here
July 17, 2025
To the Editor:
I enjoyed the editorial you wrote on island perspectives. The people who live in Boca Grande made their money from somewhere, unless it was handed to them. They open their shops an…
Letters: Fourth of July memories made here in Boca Grande parades
June 26, 2025
To the Editor:
My name is Tina Dodge. My family and I have been vacationing in Boca Grande since I was a young child. Some of my greatest memories are in Boca Grande. My parents started out just…