Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bravo to the Kids’ Drama Club and those who support it!
May 19, 2017
To the Editor: Bravo to the 23 children from The Island School who starred in RPP’s Kids’ Drama Club performance of “Here We Go, Again” on May 11. Bravo to the volunteers from Royal Palm Players, i…
Englewood Bank & Trust collecting food for the troops
May 12, 2017
To the Editor: Kevin Hagan, president of Englewood Bank & Trust, announced that the bank will serve as a collection point for nonperishable food items and toiletries for the Rotary Club of Engl…
Registration now open for summer programs on island
May 5, 2017
To the Editor: Lee County Parks & Recreation Logo Registration has started for the 2017 summer camps at Lee County Parks …
Literature Forum thanks all for another great season
April 28, 2017
To the Editor: The Literature Forum has ended another successful season. More than 200 lovers of fine literature attended the past season’s Literature Forum. Able presenters and discussion leaders,…
More than $35,000 raised for SHS: Thank you, Boca Grande!
April 21, 2017
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club’s 2017 Dog Show Chairs would like to thank our entire Dog Show and Yappy Hour Party volunteers for their wonderful job in making this year’s events such …
Be courteous and safe when on the Bike Path
April 14, 2017
To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) continues to encourage everyone to be safe and courteous when using the Bike Path. With another wave of visitor…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Woman’s Club Fair, bike parade kudos given
April 7, 2017
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club held their annual Spring Fair at the Community Center on Saturday, March 25, following the Bike Path parade. “The Magic of Movies” was the theme of this …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It was a privilege to be part of ‘World Wars’
April 7, 2017
To the Editor: I was privileged to be involved as an editor of the Friends of Boca Grande book, “World Wars—Memories and Reflections of Boca Grande Families. The sixty stories in the book were subm…
Obituary: Ellen ‘Jane’ Pasman
March 31, 2017
Ellen “Jane” Pasman passed away peacefully in her home on Boca Grande on January 22, 2017 with her children by her side. She left this world 11 weeks to the day after her devoted husband of 59 yea…
BIPS Green Gala a huge success
March 31, 2017
To the Editor: We kicked up our heels and boot scooted till the cows came home! Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) extends a heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to making our 2017 Green Ga…