Letters to the Editor
Captiva Cruises and McCarthy’s Marina sold to Captiva Cruises Management Team
August 30, 2018
To the Editor: The McCarthy family and the estate of Paul F. McCarthy, owners of Captiva Cruises and McCarthy’s Marina, are pleased to announce the sale of both companies to the Captiva Cruises Man…
Island resident says, ‘Speak out and tell the truth’
August 24, 2018
To the Editor: I read the article from Mote President Dr. Michael Crosby and was left knowing I had been completely duped. In his closing paragraphs he said, “As we see the impacts of these blooms,…
GICIA addresses common red tide questions
August 17, 2018
To the Editor: As you know, the GICIA Alert List originated during Hurricane Charley and was reinstated during Hurricane Irma. Although the intention was to only use this list for Hurricane-related…
Lee County issues red tide update
August 17, 2018
To the Editor: Efforts to mitigate water-quality issues throughout Lee County continue under the leadership of the Lee Board of County Commissioners with County staff, contracted vendors and severa…
Red tide: What Mote is doing now
August 9, 2018
■ BY HALEY RUTGER, MOTE MARINE LABORATORY From October 2017 through July 2018, Mote and its partners have monitored extensively for Florida red tide designed to augment public information on the st…
Island fans from overseas question governor about red tide
August 9, 2018
To the Editor: We are regular visitors to Boca Grande from England and are horrified by what is happening with the red tide this year. It was bad enough when we were there in February/March, but we…
LBC optimistic in light of Desoto County Commissioners Mosaic ruling
August 3, 2018
To the Editor: Hearty congrats to all who are concerned about our protecting slice of environmental paradise and those who worked so long and hard to win the legal victory last week in DeSoto obtai…
Charlotte County responds to Boca Beacon letter
August 3, 2018
On July 31 the Boca Beacon sent emails to all Lee and Charlotte County commissioners, requesting that detailed water analyses be reported to the public regarding the water quality of Charlotte Harb…
Thank you from the Grapevine manager
July 27, 2018
To the Editor: We already miss all our wonderful customers. The Grapevine Gourmet and Gift closed its doors for the final time on June 30 at 5 p.m. With many tears, the Grapevine Girls raised a gla…
Less lights, less steak might make the Difference
July 27, 2018
To the Editor: When I saw other people write articles on global warming I was super-excited, because I now know that there are other people trying to stop global warming. Guys, you keep polluting a…