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Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘It’s your duty; pick up the doodie’ says Lee County to residents

September 8, 2022
To the Editor: Lee County Natural Resources is boosting public outreach efforts to help residents make the connection between pet waste and water quality. More than 75,000 households will receive…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: LGI resident explains in detail why last week’s story in Beacon was all wrong

September 1, 2022
Dear Editor, This is in regard to the article about the proposed sewer on LGI and Palm Island. To begin, the article was filled with so many blatent inaccuracies and it is evident that the owner…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast earns national mark of distinction

September 1, 2022
To the Editor: Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast has been protecting nature in Southwest Florida since 2003. After first being accredited in 2010, then reaccredited in 2016, they are deli…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Island resident gives thanks for historical dictatorial regarding Eldred’s Marina, offers kudos to another

August 25, 2022
To the Editor: First off I would like to offer condolences and respect to Mr. Tim Dixon and the family for the loss of his brother Sam. I would also like to say how exquisite and memorable were t…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Red grouper recreational harvest to close in Gulf on August 30

August 25, 2022
To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is closing the recreational harvest of red grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico, excluding waters of Monroe Cou…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County commissioners award contract for new shade structures at 10 Parks & Rec facilities

August 18, 2022
Lee Commissioners award contract for new shade structures at  10 Parks & Recreation facilities To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contrac…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sailing class graduates from ESA

August 18, 2022
To the Editor: The graduates of the 3rd Learn to Sail Class offered by Englewood Sailing Associates (ESA) stand proudly with their coaches and their director, C.H. Ritt.  At the Sailing C…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gasparilla Island makes the top 10 list for snook

August 18, 2022
To the Editor: Sanibel and Gasparilla Island are among the top spots for snook fishing in Florida this fall! Snook is one of the all-time favorite species of inshore anglers. And considering t…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Organization reminds homeowners where to turn for help if a hurricane comes

August 11, 2022
To the Editor: With the 18th-year anniversary of Hurricane Charley here and the peak of hurricane season approaching, it’s important that residents of Southwest Florida be reminded to prepare. &n…

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August 5, 2022
To the Editor: We are so excited to announce our new music series, “Rhythm & Boots,” featuring some of the top talent in the Country & Bluegrass scene. This concert series spans all of…