Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The last resort?
March 13, 2021
To the Editor,
“… some rich men came and raped the land, nobody caught’em. Put up a bunch of ugly boxes, and Jesus, people bought’em. They called it paradise the place to be. They watched the hazy…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: If you want a better island power grid, you’d better start making some calls
March 7, 2021
Hello friends and neighbors, Sorry for the intrusion, but something very interesting happened to me recently, and I learned facts that will benefit all of us here on the island. I am writing to relat…
EDITORIAL: Something to be remembered by; would you be willing to leave a legacy to the people of Placida and Boca Grande?
February 27, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Just across the little bridge by the Fishery is a 91-acre piece of land that for many of us is a piece of old Florida eye candy. You’ll recognize the parcel I mean by mentionin…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Not everyone can ‘Ditch the Cart’
February 20, 2021
To the Editor: The recent “Ditch the Cart, Live Longer” polemic advising golf on foot rather than by cart has it wrong. My senior friends and I often have age related orthopedic, cardiovascular or ot…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Do your part in the battle against the spiny-tail iguanas of the island
February 12, 2021
Dear readers:
At the end of January Lee County sent out mailers regarding iguana eradication (see letter below). Please follow the instructions supplied in the letter and turn your form in, either by…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks from ‘the guys’ from the art show
February 12, 2021
To the Editor:
Thank you to the good people of Boca Grande. Your support and attendance at our recent THE GUYS SHOW was great. We especially want to thank the community for their response to our two…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message to island dogs who want to make history … dog owners, please relay this message to your dog
January 29, 2021
Dear Boca Grande Dogs,
Has COVID got you down? Are your paws sore from walking your master too many times a day, too many weeks and months in a row? Are you tired of being the only source of entertai…
GUEST EDITORIAL: LBC announces opening of Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
January 29, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY – As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is delighted to announce the opening of our newly restored Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Planned Giving gift to the Health Clinic Foundation is also a gift to the community
January 22, 2021
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation would like to thank Helen Fraser who directed a generous charitable donation to the Foundation upon her death last year. Helen gave back to the…
TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to everyone who helped to save a dog in distress in a rip current
January 22, 2021
To the Editor:
Last Friday my daughter and I were strolling along the beach with our two Labs when Cleo, my daughter’s Lab, went into the Gulf, started swimming straight out and did not stop. Before…