Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGHS needs support to continue preserving island history
December 18, 2020
To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact of COVID-19 on our local community and the challenges it po…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGAC scholarship deadline is March 1
December 11, 2020
To the Editor: For 34 years The Boca Grande Art Center has supported the arts in our community through workshops, lectures, tours and exhibits. Early in its evolution a Scholarship Program was esta…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Remembering Clyde Nabers
December 11, 2020
To the Editor: I think that Misty Nabers-Nichols article in last week’s Boca Beacon (12/4/20) was a fitting tribute to a father who well deserves Misty’s fond memories. I’ve known Clyde Nabers from…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A lover of the island expresses her thoughts in words
December 4, 2020
To the Editor: Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island hold such a treasured place in my heart that I have been inspired to write a poem about it, and to paint many scenes from my photos and memories. He…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: They are at it again! Suncoast Humane Society is building the future
November 20, 2020
To the Editor: Long term Suncoast Humane Society supporters, Elsa and Peter Soderberg, take on the invaluable role of Capital Campaign Chairs to champion the successful build of an environmentally-…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County offers tips on holiday disposal and recycling
November 20, 2020
To the Editor: Lee County Solid Waste has tips for residents for the 2020 holiday season so you can recycle, know what can be repurposed, and also know what needs to go in the trash bin. Lee County…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A visitor has questions about our water quality
November 13, 2020
To the Editor: Hello and good day. I’m visiting here for the dual purpose of hunkering down during C19 and looking at some property for retirement half the year here, and the other half either in S…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County Sheriff Prummell thanks everyone for another four years
November 13, 2020
To the Editor: Looking ahead to the next 4 years, I can honestly say that I believe we in Charlotte County are heading in the right direction. Crime trends are down almost across the board, and we …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County Commission approves temporary 25 percent permit fee reductions
November 13, 2020
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to reduce building permit fees by 25 percent for one year beginning December 1. The reduction will apply to fees assessed by the L…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message from the sheriff…
November 6, 2020
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 the peace in o…