Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Marine minerals and state interests
May 11, 2023
To the Editor:
Billions of acres of submerged land off the nation’s coast are thought to contain large reserves of cobalt, manganese and other minerals considered critical to our national interes…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Two opportunities to enjoy Conservation Foundation’s Myakka Headwaters Preserve
May 11, 2023
To the Editor:
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce two upcoming events at their forever-protected Myakka Headwaters Preserve – an Artists’ Day on Friday, May 19, an…
THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON
May 11, 2023
Boca Beacon backpages
FIVE YEARS AGO
Waylon, Matt and Dan took top honors in the Howl at the Moon Tournament. There were 39 releases in that three-hour tournament.
TEN YEARS AGO
The new…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Islander against Clinic plan to be discussed at BGHPB meeting next week
May 4, 2023
To the Editor:
I am writing to ask for your support in OPPOSING the plans the Boca Grande Clinic has submitted to Lee County to build a 13,299 square foot medical building at the cost of $35 mill…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Island resident really upset about, well … us
May 4, 2023
To the Editor:
I was stunned by the article published in the Boca Beacon on April 14 regarding the Historic Board Meeting on April 12. One paragraph is full of inaccuracies and starts with…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGHS clarifies their position
May 4, 2023
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Historical Society (BGHS) understands the frustration of watching the landmarks we identify as home being lost to time. While history benchmarks itself on safeguard…