Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former island doctor responds to the letter ‘refuting’ clinic doctor’s Ivermectin information
October 8, 2021
To the Editor:
On Sept. 17, 2021 the Boca Beacon published a letter said to “refute” Dr. James’s recent article regarding Ivermectin. It did not. Ivermectin’s manufacturer Merck, and mainstream m…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande Health Clinic patients so grateful for the personalized care received during a time of COVID
September 24, 2021
To the Editor:
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Boca Grande Clinic, its doctors, nurses and staff. What a comfort to be able to turn to them for solid advice a…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Recalling 9/11
September 17, 2021
September 11, 2021, marked the 20th anniversary of four coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda, an Islamist extremist group, against the United States. The attacks began at 8:46 a.m. on September…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County plans County Commission redistricting process
September 10, 2021
To the Editor:
The Lee Board of County Commissioners today announced the schedule for public meetings at which the community can provide input on the redistricting process and launched a website…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A lucky gopher tortoise, a lucky person who tried to run the turtle over and didn’t get caught
July 6, 2021
To the Editor:
This morning I saw a vehicle driving over a tortoise nest. I went down to check on the nest and scared the tortoise right back into it. He was gorgeous, with a yellow and green mottled…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An open letter to all amateur power boat operators
July 6, 2021
To the Editor:
Professional captains with a U.S.C.G. license are required to pass a rigorous exam demon, demonstrating their knowledge of the rules of navigation. Since Florida does not require such…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It takes a whole lotta clams to clean up an estuary
June 26, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Barry Hurt of Little Gasparilla Island has been studying the effects of red tide on our waters and economic system for several years, and he thinks he has come up with a plan to m…
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 beautiful…
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.
Kimberl…
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 C…