Opinion
Thanks to all for making the book sale a big success
November 18, 2016
To the Editor: A huge “Thank you” to our community and our Library Foundation volunteers • JF Library Foundation book sale volunteers – You were helpful, hardworking, cheerful and wonderful! • Boca G…
Free resources for Manatee Awareness Month
November 11, 2016
To the Editor: The month of November is designated as Manatee Awareness Month and is an opportunity to call attention to this endangered species, which is Florida’s official state marine mammal. Arou…
Local CHEC to conduct free programs in November
November 11, 2016
To the Editor: Take a walk on the wet side! Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. (CHEC) will be conducting free Seagrass Adventure Estuary wading trips at Cedar Point Environmental Park…
Letter to the Editor: Last call to get early ballots dropped off in Lee County
November 4, 2016
To the Editor: The deadline to request to vote by mail has now expired. You can still drop your ballot off in person, however. Voted ballots must be physically returned (not just postmarked) to the S…
Columnist Dean Laux: Remembrances
October 28, 2016
By Dean M. Laux I never wanted to be Superman when I was a kid. Okay, the plot line was catchy: A young baby from the planet Krypton, possessing superpowers that no…
Letter to the Editor: Recent net pull at preserve a great success
October 28, 2016
To the Editor: Just a letter of thanks to local resident and Marine Dock & Seawall contractor Jim Bennett, who donated his time, truck and four of his strong young water-experienced staff to help…
Letter to the Editor: Many thanks from Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association
October 28, 2016
To the Editor: As the 2016 sea turtle nesting and hatching season comes to an end, we want to extend a generous “Thank you” to our community and volunteers. This season, despite the storms an…
A big ‘thank you’ from BIPS for Light Keeper’s Open
October 21, 2016
To the Editor: Barrier Island Parks Society wishes to express sincerest thanks to our community who supported us wholeheartedly at the Light Keeper’s Open on Monday. We could not have asked for a mor…
More than 1,000 killed by storm in Haiti; help is needed
October 14, 2016
I would like to give you an update on Haiti as I know it today. The latest report I received is that more than 1,000 people have been killed. None of the homes in Gressier suffered any damage, as the…
Many thanks from the Chamber for an excellent golf tourney
October 14, 2016
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Chamber Fall Scramble golf tournament was again a huge success this year. It required the efforts of 18 teams of golfers and 28 sponsors to raise over $22,000 to suppor…