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Letters to the Editor


LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Just a word about Boca Grande…

June 5, 2020
To the Editor: We love coming to Boca Grande on short visits. Beautiful fun area for just chilling, shopping, dining and just enjoying the area.  Yes, things have changed all over our country. We h…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The lunatics are out, indeed…

June 5, 2020
To the Editor: Indeed the lunatics are out now, whether the moon is full or not. Like all lunatics who rant and rave, they choose topics they know little about. Usually this is a harmless afflictio…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There is a full moon out this year

May 29, 2020
To the Editor: We can’t seem to get over the lunacy. The panic. The illogical decisions.     While the coronavirus was most active, everyone was told we don’t have to wear masks, even though the N9…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: This isn’t the Boca Grande many know and love

May 29, 2020
To the Editor: What is happening to Boca Grande? For the 30 years plus that I have been here, the character of the island had been unique, all encompassing, friendly, and mellow. Until now.  Someth…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: One omission in ‘COVID diary’ story

May 29, 2020
To the Editor:  I would like to add an addendum to my “diary” printed in the paper two weeks ago. I feel terrible about forgetfully leaving out what may have been the most important “lifeline” of a…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message from the Boca Grande Preschool: It’s OK to play

May 22, 2020
To the Editor: It’s Okay to Play! The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed how we are living our lives. Many families have been together at home for a couple of months with their young children,…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Everyone invited to watershed summit event

May 22, 2020
To the Editor: Everyone is invited to join the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership 2020 Watershed Summit on June 1-2, 2020, with the theme “From Heartland to Coast: Protecting our …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to all who helped Barbara Anne’s carry on through these strange days

May 15, 2020
To the Editor: A GIANT thank you to the Bay Son Company, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club and to our very loyal customers for your support in these difficult times. Barbara Anne,  Manny  and Biscuit  o…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local group gives thanks for UTV to help Stump Pass

May 15, 2020
To the Editor: Stump Pass Beach State Park is finally receiving a much needed vehicle to transport rangers and volunteers around the park’s 1.3 miles of trails and shoreline. The UTV will be most h…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Flying from every house

May 15, 2020
To the Editor: At last … flying like it should be. Like I wish everyone on this island would do … honor our country. And, as an Island, pay our respects and Love to all those so valiantly strug…