Opinion
‘Shameful and illegal’
December 13, 2019
To the Editor: Well, you may ask, what is shameful and illegal? As Boca Grande’s resident historian, I will tell you. Two newbies have erected and planted obstructions on our historic Promenade wal…
Red tide report …
December 6, 2019
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in Pinellas County, background to medium concentrations in Sarasota County, very low to medium concentra…
No one wants to wake up in the morgue
December 6, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As many of you know, we had a rather unusual situation at the north end of the island at the end of October, relating to a deceased woman found on the beach. It is always sad wh…
A Thanksgiving ‘thanks’ for the grub
December 6, 2019
To the Editor: Many thanks to the iguana trapper, George Cera, and his family for providing a delicious meal to the on-duty Boca Grande Park Ranger on Thanksgiving Day. This was an unexpected treat…
Red tide report …
November 29, 2019
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to medium concentrations in Sarasota County, low to high concentrations in Charlotte County, very low to high concentra…
Happy tarpon news from Englewood
November 29, 2019
To the Editor: Last Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:45 a.m. it was a beautiful, crisp and sunny morning at Lemon Bay Conservancy’s renowned Wildflower Preserve. While most folks were sleeping in or enjoying…
Turkey Hoop Shoot this weekend
November 22, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Community Center’s 16th annual Turkey Hoop Shoot contest will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The event will start at 10 a.m. on the outdoor basketball court. Registr…
Center span of 7th Street temporary bridge removed until May 15
November 22, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The center span of Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s temporary bridge located on 7th Street just north of The Gasparilla Inn golf course bridge was removed last week. This …
Beware of holiday scams
November 22, 2019
To the Editor:
As online shopping activity increases in anticipation of the holiday season, thefts of packages from front porches unfortunately increase as well. These thieves, also known as “porch…
Is blockage of the Promenade a sign of sociopolitical entropy? It appears to be so.
November 22, 2019
To the Editor:
If no permit is required to place rocks on the Promenade, is it fair to assume that no permit is required to rearrange said rocks?
Perhaps in a way which makes it easier for people t…