Letters to the Editor
Register kids now for the Michael O’Donnell Memorial Fish-a-Thon
August 21, 2015
To the Editor: An Englewood Pioneer Days tradition returns again for the sixth year. Kids 12 and under can participate in the 6th Annual Michael O’Donnell Memorial Fish-A-Thon. Chairs Cathy and Rog…
Come to the Mote Aquarium and help celebrate their birthday with a low admission fee
August 7, 2015
To the Editor: In honor of Mote Marine Lab’s 60th anniversary, Florida residents are invited to discover the wonders of Mote Aquarium for just $6 every Saturday this September.
This year, Mote…
A word about your local farmers market
July 17, 2015
Dear People of Boca Grande, The Boca Grande Farmers Market appeals to you for help and assistance in finding and identifying new market location alternatives. When we began our plans in the summer …
Go to the beach? This survey’s for you
July 10, 2015
To the Editor: If you visit Florida’s beaches, your feedback can help Mote Marine Lab scientists enhance their real-time Beach Conditions Reporting System (BCRS). Florida residents and visitors ar…
Come say ‘Happy Birthday’ to Guinness World Records’ Oldest Manatee at South Florida Museum
July 10, 2015
To the Editor: Snooty is an extra special Florida manatee who sets records every day for how long we know manatees can live. That fact has now been documented by the Guinness World Records. He has…
Letter to the Editor: A big Ladies Day ‘thanks’
July 3, 2015
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament had a successful outcome with a field of 38 boats and 18 total tarpon released, double the amoun…
CCSO: Things you need to know for July 4th
July 3, 2015
To the Editor: It is only a few days until the beginning of the July 4th weekend, so here are some things to bear in mind to help make it a safer and perhaps less stressful holiday.
Fireworks …
Letter to the Editor: Greater amberjack size limit change approved by FWC
June 26, 2015
To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved changing the minimum size limit for greater amberjack caught in Gulf of Mexico state waters from 30 inches …
Letter to the Editor: Sunscreen donations sought for troops
June 26, 2015
To the Editor: Once again, I have decided to help our American Heroes! I am sending Mary Kay Sunscreen Sets to our Troops overseas, and I will personally match every donation that is given, meanin…
Letter to the Editor: Many thanks for another successful Gasparilla Island Kids Classic
June 19, 2015
To the Editor: The Board of Directors of Boca Grande Charities, Inc. would like to thank everyone for making the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament such a great success. In five shor…