Letters to the Editor
Thank you for shining light on Promenade
January 10, 2020
To the Editor: I salute you for your efforts to shine some light on the serious erosion of Boca Grande’s character presently taking place along the seawall in town. We all have a lot to lose here. …
Reader feels death on beach was mishandled
January 10, 2020
To the Editor: I just read your editorial column in the recent Boca Beacon. I too am appalled at the circumstances of handling that “death situation.” I am retired from a 40-year career in cardiolo…
Thanks given for dissemination of Promenade information
January 9, 2020
To the Editor: My name is Mike Sheehan and my wife Kathy and I have been owners in the Boca Grande Club for 30+ years. I have never written to the Beacon before but after reading your editorial of …
Probably OK is not OK
January 3, 2020
To the Editor: Distracted and impaired driving are more prevalent this time of year. Whether you are heading to dinner or home from a celebration, please remember to drive sober. It’s important to …
A disturbance in The Force is coming
January 3, 2020
To the Editor: INCOMING EMERGENCY MESSAGE: There has been a disturbance in the Force and the IMAG is tasked with bringing back balance. The IMAG History & Science Center is hosting a Star-Wars …
Please watch out for local wildlife while driving
December 27, 2019
To the Editor and all users of Gasparilla Road: I am so saddened every time I see a dead bird on the side of the road, an obvious victim of a car strike. I want to make people aware of the fact tha…
In response to an earlier letter
December 27, 2019
To the Editor: Responding to the article the “Gift: published 12-20-19. God’s “Gift of Grace is revealed in the bible in John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8 & 9 which states – For it is by Grace you ha…
BTT and the New Year
December 20, 2019
To the Editor: As 2019 draws to a close, many of us will write a list of resolutions for the New Year, things that we can do better, or action we can take to benefit our communities and improve the…
‘Taste’ event not only fun, but helpful as well
December 20, 2019
To the Editor: We at Harry Chapin Food Bank are looking forward to the 18th annual “Taste of Boca Grande” on Feb. 3, a highlight of the season and a testament to the caring and generosity of those …
Historical Society thanks community for stellar support
December 20, 2019
To the Editor, and everyone in the community: Thanks to all who came to hear Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan speak on December 11. As the Beacon declared last week, she “awed” the crowd in the auditoriu…