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Letters to the Editor


Pet blessing this Thursday

January 18, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Last call for pet redemption! The “Ecumenical Blessing of the Animals” will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. The pet blessing will be held at the dog park off of 7th Street. Al…

First Florida Water Policy Summit to gather local experts focused on water regulation, legislation

January 18, 2019
To the Editor: With newly elected officials now sworn in, representatives from Captains for Clean Water, the Conservancy of SWFL, the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), the Center for …

November 2018 Charlotte County tourist development tax collections increased over November 2017

January 11, 2019
To the Editor: This week the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau announced that Charlotte County tourist development tax revenues collected during November 2018 totaled $198…

Boca Grande Chamber announces January mixer

January 11, 2019
To the Editor: Barnichol Hardware and Kappy’s Downtown co-host the January Chamber mixer on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kappy’s Downtown storefront. Come mix and mingle with fellow …

Hughes Gallery 2019 season begins January 7

January 4, 2019
To the Editor: As we salute goodbye to 2018 and open our arms to 2019, it is with anticipation and excitement for Hughes Gallery. This season, we welcome six new artists: Paula Holtzclaw, OPA, AIS…

BGHS says now is the time to become a member

January 4, 2019
To the Editor: If you have not yet joined the Boca Grande Historical Society, now is the time! Our new exhibit, “Boca Grande, Once a Railroad and Industrial Town,” is now open to the public; our Ar…

Englewood naturalist says things are looking up

December 21, 2018
To the Editor: Life along the beach in Southwest Florida has been difficult in 2018, with persistent red tide brought on shore by westerly winds. The resultant mortality of fish and invertebrates p…

It takes a village to make ‘The Taste’ successful

December 21, 2018
To the Editor: Our committee, which is casually known as “The Taste,” would like to tell you about the work that must be done before we can earn money for our charity, The Taste of Boca Grande. We …

Tour of Homes to be held January 31

December 14, 2018
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society will once again present their Tour of Homes and Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Luncheon will be at The Gasparilla Inn &…

Captains for Clean Water to host benefit in January … and you’re invited to join in the fun

December 14, 2018
To the Editor: Join us on January 6, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a benefit for Captains for Clean Water. There will be speakers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction, live music by So…