Opinion
In defense of the island’s postal service …
June 1, 2018
To the Editor: I have frequent, regular occasion to transact business at the Boca Grande Post Office. That enables me to respond to the recent negative letters. As a practicing lawyer I mail work f…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Canada’s biggest Beacon fans!
May 25, 2018
To the Editor: These are your loyal Northern neighbors in Montreal, who enjoy reading your paper on a weekly basis. Keep the interesting articles coming! The entire Management Team of S.R. Potten, …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who will take the place of My Halo?
May 25, 2018
To the Editor: When Grace and Michael Ott announced they were moving to Boca Grande and starting a business, My Halo, that would provide aides for people who needed help to stay at home and not hav…
A great day for the Fishery property
May 25, 2018
To the Editor: I believe that most residents of Boca Grande and the communities surrounding the Fishery were excited to read the news regarding the Fishery – “The most amazing development: Fishery …
Many thanks for a very successful 2018 World’s Richest
May 25, 2018
To the Editor:
The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament is an annual event that holds a special place in the hearts of the people who have experienced it. There is big money, thrilling competition, a…
Another Ladies Day in the books, thanks to many
May 25, 2018
To the Editor: On behalf of the 2018 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament Committee and the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the communi…
Come for the art, stay for the fishing and fun
May 18, 2018
To the Editor: Tarpon season is here, the great fish are biting, and excitement is building in Boca Grande Pass for the 36th annual World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, a long-standing island traditi…
More thoughts on our post office problems
May 18, 2018
To the Editor: Kudos to Gary Martin! He has the guts to take on the BG post office and their harassment of the patrons. For years this has been a problem, and it was exacerbated a few years ago whe…
Stay prepared during storm season with the GICIA
May 18, 2018
To the Editor: The 2018 Hurricane season is almost upon us. Although we sincerely hope this is a quiet season and the GICIA Alert List will not be needed, we want to be sure that everyone has the c…
May 13: Mother’s Day freebie at Mote Aquarium
May 11, 2018
To the Editor: This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a fun-filled day at Mote Aquarium. Come SEA all the animals, learn about the oceans they call home, and make memories that will last a lifetime. …