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Letters to the Editor


June 12, 2020
To the Editor, and to the community of Boca Grande: When we were faced with the reality of distance learning with nine weeks left in the school year, The Island School’s teachers, staff, students, …

June 12, 2020
To the Editor, to the citizens of Lee County and my family members at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office: I want to personally thank the residents of our great county who play a huge role helping keep…

June 5, 2020
To the Editor: This is our second season on the Island. We knew there was something incredibly special about this place but these last few months have shown us the true charm of Boca Grande. We are…

June 5, 2020
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a plan to allocate $3 million of federal funds from the CARES Act to support local food security organizations and t…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…