Opinion
Spring is a great time to change your landscaping habits
April 19, 2019
To the Editor: Jays for Justice … for nature preservatists and lovers. While we all think of our beautiful island this springtime, let’s be thankful for our nature’s bounty of lovely birdsong, wh…
A message from Tori’s other half …
April 19, 2019
All Y’all, I want to thank all of you who are helping me through the biggest loss of my life. I actually thought that I was the only person in the world who could love Tori so much. l’d like to con…
A word from the Water Association … please conserve water
April 12, 2019
■ SUBMITTED BY GIWA April is Water Conservation Month, and Gasparilla Island is in desperate need of water conservation. Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s current ten-year water withdrawa…
Your last chance for some great bargains is next week
April 12, 2019
To the Editor: Boca Bargains will be closing for the season on Wednesday, April 17. On Saturday, April 13 and Monday, April 15 most of the remaining merchandise will be on sale for 50 percent off t…
Mahalo to all for another great Green Gala
April 12, 2019
To the Editor: Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) extends a heartfelt thank you for helping to make our 2019 Green Gala “Call of the Islands” a great success! We raised over $84,000 dollars, thank…
Hope for Haitian committee says many thanks to you
April 12, 2019
To the Editor: On behalf of the Hope for Haitian Committee of Boca Grande, we want to thank all our donors for their support in this year’s campaign. Our goal is to build 50 houses for those povert…
The Annex: Do we have more to lose than gain?
April 12, 2019
To the Editor: My personal experience at the Boca Grande Health Clinic regarding efforts to detect existing medical disorders such as depression, imbalance, memory loss, high blood pressure, obesit…
Red tide update for Southwest Florida
April 5, 2019
The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background concentrations in Southwest Florida over the past week. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at backgrou…
FWC announces license-free freshwater weekend
April 5, 2019
To the Editor: License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don’t yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce …
Charlotte Property Appraiser accepting exemption applications
April 5, 2019
To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting 2020 exemption applications. Homestead exemption applications can be filed online. Visit ccappraiser.com for further instruct…