Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lake Okeechobee releases planned for December 2021 survey study
December 18, 2021
To the Editor:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District plans to execute a two-day deviation December 14-15 that will release water from the lake as part of an ongoing sediment st…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another resident asks ‘Why?’ in regard to Dr. Hana’s departure
December 18, 2021
To the Editor:
The letter to the editor last week expressing dismay at the loss of Dr. Lauren Hana from our health clinic describes clearly what so many of us are feeling. The total silence sur…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another letter in support of Dr. Lauren Hana
December 18, 2021
To the Editor:
I want my voice to join those that have expressed gratitude to Dr. Hana and feel her departure is a great loss to the community.
When my husband, Stanley, and I ar…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bank proclaims ‘Toys for Tots’ a success, welcomes three new employees
December 18, 2021
To the Editor,
The Englewood Bank & Trust would like to send out a big “Thank You” to the Community of Boca Grande for the wonderful donations to the Toys for Tots! We are so proud to be a …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Clinic patients have questions about staff changes
December 10, 2021
To the Editor:
Kudos to The Beacon for its coverage of Joe Weir’s departure from The Boca Grande Community Center.
Joe was a well-known and highly respected figure in the Boca Grande C…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC to meet December 15-16 in Destin
December 9, 2021
To the Editor:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet in person December 15-16 at The Henderson Beach Resort, 200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, Florida 32541. The meeti…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Camera Club invites everyone to Venice Rookery field trip
December 9, 2021
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Camera Club will be taking a field trip to the Venice Rookery on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Led by well known Bird Photographer and BGCC Board Member Pat Wright, this tr…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pain at the pump could be assuaged by crude oil dip
December 4, 2021
To the Editor:
Florida drivers could soon receive deep discounts at the gas pump. Crude oil prices were slashed on “Black Friday” and unable to recover on Monday. The crude price cut was sparke…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Look for new programs at Cedar Point
December 4, 2021
To the Editor:
Did you know that pelicans’ beaks can hold more than their stomachs? Or that Brown Pelicans almost went extinct and Florida was instrumental in saving them? How about that our Am…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County operations adjust schedules for Thanksgiving
November 20, 2021
To the Editor:
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Other schedules will be adjusted.
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