Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks from TIS PTO
April 10, 2020
To the Editor:
On February 29 The Island School PTO hosted our 6th annual Chowder Dinner Event in coordination with the Friends of Boca Grande free outdoor concert, Saturday Night Fever! We look back…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to the Clinic for helping to keep us safe
April 10, 2020
To the Editor,
There are many reasons to be grateful to be living in Boca Grande during these days of global uncertainty and challenge. The Boca Grande Health Clinic stands out as one of the most imp…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Safer at Home’ means ‘stay at home’ unless travel is essential
April 10, 2020
To the Editor,
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91.
This – “Safer at Home” – Executive Order directs a halt to all non-essential activities in the state…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Can we please leave the P.O. doors open?
April 10, 2020
To the Editor,
During this time, where so many are doing so much, and giving up so much worldwide to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, there’s an easy fix for one of our biggest local hot spots…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking forward, it’s almost time to submit your space requests at the Community Center
April 10, 2020
To the Editor,
It is time once again for local organizations to submit space request forms for the use of the Boca Grande Community Center and Park for the 2020-21 season (October 1, 2020 through Sep…
GUEST EDITORIAL: A different kind of Holy Week
April 3, 2020
BY I am writing this on April Fools’ Day. Yet, none of us are fools during this time. The rise of COVID-19 has given all of us time to think and process. For my spouse Joy and I, we have taken a litt…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What a blessing it is to live here
April 3, 2020
To the Editor, Gotta love this town. My golf cart was stolen and wrecked – Angelo (one of the sheriff’s deputies) met me last night and helped me get the steering wheel put together, enough to get th…
EDITORIAL: Nonprofit groups need you more than ever
March 27, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It seems like each week we experience a new phase in the COVID-19 crisis. From a lack of groceries to a constant battle with ourselves not to touch our faces, so many every day ta…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another successful season of History Bytes is in the books
March 27, 2020
To The Editor: History Bytes – February 2020 All I can say is WOW!! The 2020 History Byte program has come and gone so quickly! We had a fantastic series of four “Bytes” at the Johann Fust Library in…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for keeping us safe
March 27, 2020
To the Editor: A big thank you to the employers and clients who are paying us NOT to come do our jobs. We are scared, and worried too, but your kindness helps. It shows that we matter. That’s why we…