Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A sad sight to find on the beach this season
May 23, 2021
To the Editor:
On return north from our annual time in Florida, I have a shell in my beach shoe.
Spending many days each year at Gasparilla Island State Park with family and friends, this beautifu…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Historical Society announces new executive position job opening
May 23, 2021
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Historical Society is announcing changes in the organization. The Society has grown significantly in the last several years and now plans to increase its staff.
Kimbe…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A tribute to local artist and historian Patti Middleton
May 17, 2021
To the Editor:
During the past six years we were very fortunate to spend time with this special lady. As soon as Patti would get out of the hospital or care facility she would arrive at the History…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for a terrific prom, from grateful parents
May 17, 2021
To the Editor:
As parents of this year’s senior class at Lemon Bay High School, we would like to issue a heartfelt thank you to our local businesses and community for pulling off a wonderful prom f…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Please respect our beaches, take out what you bring in
May 17, 2021
To the Editor:
Diapers. Sandals. Broken glass. These are just a few of the things that I find on a regular basis when I walk the beaches of Boca Grande. The trash shown here contains not only the t…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A ‘thank you’ to a generous community that believes in the arts
May 9, 2021
Dear Editor and generous friends of Royal Palm Players:
In June of 2019 I began my two-year term as president of Royal Palm Players. My initial task was addressing the necessary replacement of all …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for a wonderful Ladies Howl tourney
May 9, 2021
To the Editor:
The first tournament of the season started off with a fun night of fishing for 22 boats filled with ladies fishing the Ladies Howl at the Moon! The tarpon were biting, and the action…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to all who helped Hope for Haitians committee exceed their 2021 goal
May 4, 2021
Dear Editor and friends of the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Committee,
We’ve exceeded our goal!
On behalf of the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee, the people of Haiti, the most impoverish…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Just one of the reasons to love our island
March 27, 2021
To the Editor,
So, last week, I ran into Hudson’s for a few things. At the checkout, Robin handed me a tissue wrapped “gift”: the sunglasses I had been searching for for days. She said, “Do these l…
Donate, don’t waste when you head north: Lee County third annual food rescue campaign begins
March 20, 2021
To the Editor, Lee County Solid Waste’s third annual “Donated not Wasted” food rescue campaign encourages seasonal residents and visitors to donate unopened pantry items before returning north. The…