LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A lucky gopher tortoise, a lucky person who tried to run the turtle over and didn’t get caught
To the Editor:
This morning I saw a vehicle driving over a tortoise nest. I went down to check on the nest and scared the tortoise right back into it. He was gorgeous, with a yellow and green mottl…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An open letter to all amateur power boat operators
To the Editor:
Professional captains with a U.S.C.G. license are required to pass a rigorous exam demon, demonstrating their knowledge of the rules of navigation. Since Florida does not require suc…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It takes a whole lotta clams to clean up an estuary
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Barry Hurt of Little Gasparilla Island has been studying the effects of red tide on our waters and economic system for several years, and he thinks he has come up with a plan to…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A sad sight to find on the beach this season
To the Editor:
On return north from our annual time in Florida, I have a shell in my beach shoe.
Spending many days each year at Gasparilla Island State Park with family and friends, this beautifu…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Historical Society announces new executive position job opening
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Historical Society is announcing changes in the organization. The Society has grown significantly in the last several years and now plans to increase its staff.
Kimbe…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A tribute to local artist and historian Patti Middleton
To the Editor:
During the past six years we were very fortunate to spend time with this special lady. As soon as Patti would get out of the hospital or care facility she would arrive at the History…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for a terrific prom, from grateful parents
To the Editor:
As parents of this year’s senior class at Lemon Bay High School, we would like to issue a heartfelt thank you to our local businesses and community for pulling off a wonderful prom f…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Please respect our beaches, take out what you bring in
To the Editor:
Diapers. Sandals. Broken glass. These are just a few of the things that I find on a regular basis when I walk the beaches of Boca Grande. The trash shown here contains not only the t…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A ‘thank you’ to a generous community that believes in the arts
Dear Editor and generous friends of Royal Palm Players:
In June of 2019 I began my two-year term as president of Royal Palm Players. My initial task was addressing the necessary replacement of all …