Opinion
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” be…
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…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Do you care?
January 24, 2020
To the Editor: The recent articles in the Boca Beacon about the Promenade and this week, the comparison of it to the iconic Sconset Bluff walk in Nantucket got my attention. I have only been a home…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shame on you
January 24, 2020
To the Editor: Shame on the Comries. I am appalled at the attacking behavior toward a local long-time friend of the Boca Grande community, Robert Johnson. It is most unwelcomed here. Why don’t you …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Operation Christmas Child’ thanks given
January 24, 2020
To the Editor: I am writing to thank Boca Grande residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Boca Gran…
It’s the 33rd Englewood Bank & Trust Invitational Art Festival
January 17, 2020
To the Editor: It’s hard to believe that a tiny group of local artists would start an art show 33 years ago which would become the incredible fine-art exhibit that it is today. Everyone is getting…