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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘A Better Shot’ program holding auction in March

February 23, 2022
To the Editor: On Friday, March 18, A Better Shot Golf Foundation will hold its First Annual Auction. This event will take place the evening before the Better Shot Golf Tournament scheduled for S…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks for the amazing turnout at the Boca Grande North Swayze/Mitchell art show

February 23, 2022
To the Editor: Carroll Swayze and John Mitchell thank all who supported our first annual Grande Art Show held at the Club House of Boca Grande North.    Your attendance at the openin…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Keeping Southwest Florida ‘bag free’

February 18, 2022
To the Editor: Recycling facilities are not able to process recyclables when they are in plastic bags. Plastic bags can also get caught in the machinery that processes the recyclable material. C…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande Preschool – Putting children first

February 18, 2022
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Preschool is a little jewel on our island where caring adults compassionately embrace the Island’s children. It is a place where the young working families of Boca Gra…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Penny’s mom thanks everyone for the love

February 18, 2022
To the Editor: I wish to thank the community for the outpouring of love and compassion after the passing of my dear Penny, the Island Dog Boutique shop mascot. Thank you for the hugs, cards, cal…

ECOWATCH: Activist leads fight against climate in crisis

February 17, 2022
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead, Cultural anthropologist and author The abo…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Woman’s Club thanks all for a tremendous virtual auction response

February 15, 2022
To the Editor: On behalf of Boca Grande Woman’s Club, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our island community for its magnanimous support of our annual fundraiser. When it was determined…

The Island Golfer: Which is the better game, tennis or golf?

February 15, 2022
BY SCOTT COTHERMAN An age-old debate among fans of both sports is whether golf or tennis is the more enjoyable game.  Both have experienced strong, double-digit growth in recent years. There…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande – a charming place made even more charming by its honest, kind people

February 10, 2022
To the Editor: Two weeks ago, our family had a wonderful vacation in Boca Grande. It was our third visit to the island and we had rented a hundred plus-year-old cottage on Tarpon Ave. We love wha…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former resident wonders about name, as well as effects from, new development

February 10, 2022
To the Editor: Having spent most of my life in and around Placida, I am writing to express my thoughts and concerns about the planned development of the old Fishery property located in Placida. I…