Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Looking forward to Ferris wheels and Chunnels
April 17, 2015
To the Editor:
We enjoyed reading the 2015 Bogus Beacon. We are looking forward to riding the Ferris wheel and participating in the demolition derby. The Chunnel will be a huge help in getting to…
Letter to the Editor: BIPS raises the roof – and lots of $ – with Green Gala
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 raised…
Letter to the Editor: BGHS Historic Home Tour very well attended
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 B…
Letter to the editor: Bike Parade organizer thanks community for a great event
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 we…
Letter to the editor: More thanks for a great event, this time from Woman’s Club
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 Bik…
Letter to the editor: Book sale a bonanza thanks to bountiful donations
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 vol…
Letter to the Editor: Strawberry Festival committee gives thanks to the community
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 s…
Letter to the editor: Mr. Perry responds …
March 13, 2015
To the Editor:
Ive 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 GIB…
Letter to the editor: BGHS thanks all for another successful historic home tour
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 Mo…
Letter to the editor: GICIA supports Friends of Cape Haze
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…