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Letters to the Editor


February 9, 2024
To the Editor:  Last Friday my wife and I went to the Cabaret at the Crowninshield. Another couple sat down at our table. The usual conversation began for most people.  Where do yo…

January 26, 2024
Island School PTO thanks community To the Editor:  The Island School PTO would like to thank everyone for their hard work in making the Chowder Dinner SO successful! We would have never been…

January 4, 2024
Editor’s note: Capt. Jeff Corkhill (pictured above at right) will be moving on from Boca Grande as of Monday, and Lt. Jeff Sawicki, who had been at Captiva Island, will be taking his place. Island…

December 22, 2023
From Betsy F. Joiner: I had the most delightful experience a few Wednesday nights ago at Cape Haze Publix.  I went in to do my shopping and when I walked inside I saw the happy faces of…

November 9, 2023
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday selected District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell to serve as Board Chairman for the coming year and District 1 Commissioner Kevin …

November 9, 2023
To the Editor: The barrels are coming back!  Look for them at the post office, Crews Bank, in front of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church office and at the entrance to the church of…

November 2, 2023
To the Editor: They’re neither a trick nor a treat, just a reality.  Today, more than 562,000 tax bills are being mailed to property and business owners in Lee County. For those who sig…

November 2, 2023
To the Editor: I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your ongoing support of Boca Grande Historical Society.  We have some great plans coming up in the near future, and we are…

October 26, 2023
To the Editor: Preparations are underway for the upcoming Lemon Bay Garden Club 2023 Garden Tour & Fair. The self-guided tour includes seven beautiful local gardens. Save the dates, Friday and…

October 26, 2023
To the Editor: The structured parking plan that now seems to be a source of controversy is not about Gilchrist Ave. The plan is for the Lee County portion of Gasparilla Island. It is intended to p…