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Letters to the Editor


January 6, 2022
To the Editor: The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey and wood ducks, is one of the most celebrated accomplishments of modern wildlife management. The comebac…

December 30, 2021
To the Editor: People often view an approaching new year as a time for reflection – both on the year that’s passed and the road ahead. For many, a new year is a chance to reconnect with nature…

December 30, 2021
To the Editor: The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 scholarship program. Applicants may visit GulfCoastCF.org/scholarships to review scholarship re…

December 24, 2021
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation want to thank everyone that helped make the Second Annual Holiday Hoopla a Success.  First, our spons…

December 24, 2021
To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as on Thursday, Dec. 30, and Frid…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…