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Letters to the Editor


February 18, 2022
To the Editor: I wish to thank the community for the outpouring of love and compassion after the passing of my dear Penny, the Island Dog Boutique shop mascot. Thank you for the hugs, cards, cal…

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 determined…

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 wha…

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. I…

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, and…

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 Re…

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 incl…

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, We…

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 ev…

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 indi…