Opinion
Suncoast matching fund met! On to the next …
March 16, 2018
To the Editor: Thank you for your generosity! The Suncoast Humane Society Boca Grande Capital Fundraising Committee is deeply appreciative of island residents who donated to meet the $250,000 Februar…
‘My Fair Lady’ gets glowing review
March 16, 2018
To the Editor, I was bowled over on Friday night by the terrific performance of “My Fair Lady” by Royal Palm Players. The entire cast, headed by the outstanding all-around performances of Hal McCombs…
Many residents passionate about gun control
March 16, 2018
To the Editor: It was with regret that we read Sheriff Scott’s March 2 editorial about guns, in which he seemed to side not with police chiefs across the country but with the NRA.
Among developed cou…
The flu: It may not be an epidemic, but it sure feels like it is
January 26, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it seems like the flu season is peaking here on the island. Employees are missing from every store I’ve walked into, even here in our office…
Many thanks to all who made the TIS Chowder Dinner so great!
January 26, 2018
To the Editor: This year’s 4th annual Island School Chowder Dinner was another huge success! We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our PTO fundraising event. The Island School’s PTO fund…
BTT to hold presentation on February 2: Your presence is requested
January 26, 2018
To the Editor: Now or Neverglades! No words have ever meant more in the history of Everglades restoration. With the passage last spring of SB10, we won a hard-fought victory to begin restoring the Ev…
Want to help our feral cats? Give R.P . a call
January 19, 2018
To the Editor: My name is R.P. Warner, I am a volunteer as a Lighthouse Ambassador and a docent in Boca Grande. I’m concerned about recent reports that that I am hearing of a growing feral cat popula…
EDITORIAL: Annual GIWA meeting set for January 15
January 12, 2018
Just a reminder that GIWA’s Annual Membership Meeting is to be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Boca Grande Community Center. 2017 has been another very busy year for your Board and Staff, w…
Historical Society bringing back the Pine Leaf Boys to fundraiser
January 12, 2018
Put on your dancing shoes and begin practicing the two-step. The Grammy-nominated Pine Leaf Boys band is coming back to Boca Grande, headlining the Boca Grande Historical Society’s 2018 fund-raiser o…
South Florida Museum redoubles manatee rehab efforts
January 12, 2018
■ BY VIRGINIA EDMONDS, SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM Snooty the manatee’s personality and charm gave face to the plight of wild, endangered manatees. He was also the spark that led the South Florida Museum to…