Opinion
Many thanks to a generous community who love our children
March 15, 2019
To the Editor: On behalf of the board of directors, the staff, the parents and especially the young learners of the Boca Grande Preschool (previously known as the Boca Grande Child Care Center) I w…
Chowder dinner a great success, thanks to the community
March 15, 2019
To the Editor: The Island School PTO, students, teachers and staff would like to thank everyone who helped with our 5th annual Chowder Fundraiser. The event was a huge success! It really does take …
Why are north end residents neglected regarding bike path?
March 15, 2019
To the Editor: I believe the Charlotte County end of the bike path has been give very unequal treatment. The landscaping in Lee County is far more lush and attractive than it is in Charlotte County…
A rebuttal from a canine who’s just here to eat some treats
March 8, 2019
To the Editor: Regarding the AMAZING, AWESOME, WONDERFUL Boca Grande Dog Show on March 16 at the Community Center … Spike the Cat, you do me a heckin’ concern with your letter last week. Can’t we…
A Strawberry Festival ‘thanks’ and wrapup
March 8, 2019
To the Editor: The 21st annual Strawberry Festival was a huge success because of the hard work of many folks and the participation of Boca Grande residents, businesses and visitors from surrounding…
What a great ‘Taste of Boca Grande,’ and thanks to all who made it so
March 8, 2019
To the Editor: We are so humbled by the amazing support we received for The 17th annual “Taste of Boca Grande.” There are many to thank, and we hope you all know how appreciative we are! We begin w…
Senator Marco Rubio visits Mote to discuss urgent threats in Florida waters
March 1, 2019
■ SUBMITTED BY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY On February 21, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) at its City Island campus to discuss urgent threats facing Florida’s oc…
A message from a feline who’s just throwing it out there …
March 1, 2019
To the Editor: Regarding this Boca Grande Dog Show on March 16 at the Community Center … Is it just me, or has this town gone to the dogs? Boca Grande used to be a place for fat cats! I’m all for…
A thank you to everyone who loves Whidden’s and loved Isabelle
March 1, 2019
To the Editor: Dear Boca Grande Friends & Family, On behalf of our family, I would like to thank everyone for the food, cards, plants, flowers, phone calls and kind words. Also for the beautifu…
Mote research highlights potential Deepwater Horizon spill impacts
February 22, 2019
To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory scientists found that southern flounder exposed to oiled sediment for 30 days in the lab showed evidence of stress and DNA damage, one of the latest indicators…