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Letters to the Editor


February 15, 2022
To the Editor: On behalf of Boca Grande Woman’s Club, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our island community for its magnanimous support of our annual fundraiser. When it was determin…

February 10, 2022
To the Editor: Two weeks ago, our family had a wonderful vacation in Boca Grande. It was our third visit to the island and we had rented a hundred plus-year-old cottage on Tarpon Ave. We love w…

February 10, 2022
To the Editor: Having spent most of my life in and around Placida, I am writing to express my thoughts and concerns about the planned development of the old Fishery property located in Placida….

February 3, 2022
To the Editor:  I was surprised by the letter in the Beacon last week from a writer in Englewood complaining about possible effects of our Fishery project.  He is a little late, an…

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 …

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…

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, …

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 …

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…

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…