Skip to main content

Letters to the Editor


Join in the fun at the Boca Grande 5K walk and run

February 3, 2022
To the Editor:  On Sunday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 a.m. sharp, join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande.  Start your run at the Boca Grande Community Center (on the National …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fishery Complex Development questioned

January 28, 2022
To the Editor: After all the pushback to the original Fishery complex development plan in Placida, I was shocked to see Charlotte County in the process of allowing the new plan … this plan in…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 12th Annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta is set to return

January 28, 2022
To the Editor:  The 12th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta is scheduled for February 4-6, 2022. Approximately 45 boats are participating this year. Classes invited are Hobie Wave, Hobie 16, …

Don’t forget to come out to the ‘Best Little Art Show in Englewood’

January 28, 2022
The Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival is a premiere art collecting opportunity for local homeowners and visitors as well as being a great place to spend the day. There will something for …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking to repair your home? Be very careful who you hire

January 20, 2022
To the Editor: Sheriff Bill Prummell reminds the citizens of Charlotte County to be extremely cautious when hiring anyone to complete work.  “Scammers are hoping to take advantage of in…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Litterbugs are the lowest …

January 20, 2022
To the Editor: There is a reason that those who litter are called “litterbugs.” Bugs are the lowest form of life! It is maddening and tragic to see the result of those who use our outdoors as t…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Artist Carroll Swayze brings back the Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art Festival

January 20, 2022
To the Editor: The 34th Annual Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-30 after a two-year hiatus … and it promises to be the “Best Little Art S…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Antibodies created from protein? It’s in the book

January 14, 2022
To the Editor: Adelle Davis was a savant genius with over 225 references in a little paperback called “Let’s Eat Right to Get Well.”  A quote from there concerning vaccines: “The body, …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Questions arise with more post office woes

January 14, 2022
To the Editor: What to do about our inefficient post office? This is not the first time I have written about the frustrations I have had with the Boca Grande Post Office and at the rate thin…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COVID testing information

January 6, 2022
To the Editor: The Florida Department of Health-Lee (FDOH-Lee) and Lee County Government are collaborating to remind visitors and residents of when it’s most effective to receive COVID-19 test…