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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Has our geological life been improved?

February 14, 2020
To the Editor: As a new arrival whose first swim in the Gulf was enlivened by finding some unexpected rocks to rest upon on Boca’s otherwise featureless concrete corniche, I was surprised to find t…

GUEST EDITORIAL: A million-dollar incentive gift for Suncoast

February 14, 2020
SUBMITTED BY SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY – Suncoast Humane Society (SHS) is charged up to complete their Capital Campaign to build a new Animal Care Center, and they need you today. To gain even more m…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fur Ball committee thanks everyone for their sponsorship

January 31, 2020
ToTo the Editor: Thank you, once again, to the Boca Grande Club, Inc. for hosting the 12th annual Tennis Fur Ball. If you attended this fundraiser, we are sure you had a memorable time. It was anot…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to volunteers from St. Andrew’s

January 31, 2020
To the Editor: It is with a great deal of gratitude that St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church recognizes those in the community who contributed to a very successful effort to send Valentine’s Day cheer to…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Speaker scheduled for Camera Club

January 31, 2020
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Camera Club welcomes Suzanne Havens for their February 4, 2020 meeting at 10 a.m. in the Houghton Room. Suzanne will present “Compose with Intent!” showing examples o…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: More residents who care speak up

January 31, 2020
To the Editor: We have been homeowners in Boca Grande for the past 16 years, and this is our first letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon. We read the letter written by Boots Tolsdorf in last week…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A three-inch gap is not enough

January 31, 2020
To the Editor: I understand that the rocks on the Promenade were put there as some sort of public service to prevent golf cart access. That seems to be a very good idea, but I wonder if the Beacon …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to landscaper who went to electric leafblowers

January 24, 2020
To theTo the Editor: Congratulations to Richard Allen Landscapers! Their decision to use electric leafblowers is a welcome relief. Were it that all landscapers follow suit, so island residents coul…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: No question about who doesn’t own the Promenade

January 24, 2020
To the Editor: The recent Beacon article regarding a lawsuit between a beachfront property owner and local historian Robert Johnson over rock obstructions being placed on the public “Promenade” bea…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Long-time resident praises Robert Johnson

January 24, 2020
To the Editor: Having been a resident for 40 years, not nearly as long as those before me who have enjoyed the charm and heritage of our island, it is so assuring to know that there are other resid…