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Letters to the Editor


April 10, 2015
Dear Editor, Then the lights went out. The Barrier Island Parks Society has wrapped up its “Light up the Night” 19th Annual Green Gala. This year’s fundraising event was sold out and raise…

April 3, 2015
Dear Editor, Nearly 400 people attended the recent Boca Grande Historical Society’s Tour of Historic Homes. Almost 100 gathered for the luncheon at the Gasparilla Inn preceding the tour to hear…

March 30, 2015
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center had its 30th Annual Bike Path Parade last Saturday, which turned out to be a great event for island residents and visitors. Even though there …

March 30, 2015
To the Editor: Members of the planning committee for “Fantasy Island: Live Your Dreams!” would like to thank the more than 130 volunteers who made last Saturday’s Women’s Club Spring Fair and B…

March 30, 2015
Dear Editor, Thanks to many of you, the Johann Fust Foundation’s book sale was a huge success. The book donations poured in, then the buyers poured in and then the books poured out! The v…

March 20, 2015
To the Editor: The United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church want to express our appreciation to everyone in the community for their efforts in their contributions, volunteering and…

March 13, 2015
To the Editor: I’ve been part of the community on this island for 30 years. My wife for 50 years. I’m insulted that you apparently think I’m not part of it. When I ran for a position on the …

March 13, 2015
Nearly 400 people attended the Boca Grande Historical Society’s Tour of Historic Homes last Thursday. Almost 100 gathered for the luncheon at the Gasparilla Inn preceding the tour to hear Bill …

March 13, 2015
SUBMITTED BY MISTY NICHOLS AND THE GICIA – In recent years, GICIA has begun to face new challenges as we recognize that growth in nearby areas off-island has the potential to seriously impact us. …