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Letters to the Editor


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.  Somethin…

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 all…

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, w…

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 Wa…

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  of…

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 hel…

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 struggl…

May 15, 2020
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to the Woman’s Club for their generous support of our organization over the years. Since our inception, th…

May 8, 2020
To the Editor: Well, its 3:45 AM and I woke up early again. Last night was very disturbing to me and my mind wouldn’t stop thinking about what I heard. No, I didn’t watch the news, or the President’s…

May 8, 2020
To the Editor: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! To everyone who watched Spark Boca Grande TV’s Livestream Comedy reading of “His Second Act” on May 2, we’d like to say “Thank you.” Thank you for your…