Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sheriff thanks all who keep the peace, sends zero tolerance message to those who do not
June 12, 2020
To the Editor, to the citizens of Lee County and my family members at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office: I want to personally thank the residents of our great county who play a huge role helping keep…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gratitude shown through with beautiful, small gifts
June 5, 2020
To the Editor: This is our second season on the Island. We knew there was something incredibly special about this place but these last few months have shown us the true charm of Boca Grande. We are…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County commissioners vote to support local food banks, continue with COVID-19 recovery efforts
June 5, 2020
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a plan to allocate $3 million of federal funds from the CARES Act to support local food security organizations and t…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Just a word about Boca Grande…
June 5, 2020
To the Editor: We love coming to Boca Grande on short visits. Beautiful fun area for just chilling, shopping, dining and just enjoying the area. Yes, things have changed all over our country. We h…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The lunatics are out, indeed…
June 5, 2020
To the Editor: Indeed the lunatics are out now, whether the moon is full or not. Like all lunatics who rant and rave, they choose topics they know little about. Usually this is a harmless afflictio…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There is a full moon out this year
May 29, 2020
To the Editor: We can’t seem to get over the lunacy. The panic. The illogical decisions. While the coronavirus was most active, everyone was told we don’t have to wear masks, even though the N9…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: This isn’t the Boca Grande many know and love
May 29, 2020
To the Editor: What is happening to Boca Grande? For the 30 years plus that I have been here, the character of the island had been unique, all encompassing, friendly, and mellow. Until now. Someth…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: One omission in ‘COVID diary’ story
May 29, 2020
To the Editor: I would like to add an addendum to my “diary” printed in the paper two weeks ago. I feel terrible about forgetfully leaving out what may have been the most important “lifeline” of a…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message from the Boca Grande Preschool: It’s OK to play
May 22, 2020
To the Editor:
It’s Okay to Play!
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed how we are living our lives. Many families have been together at home for a couple of months with their young children,…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Everyone invited to watershed summit event
May 22, 2020
To the Editor:
Everyone is invited to join the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership 2020 Watershed Summit on June 1-2, 2020, with the theme “From Heartland to Coast: Protecting our …