Opinion
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…
Items needed for soldier shoeboxes
January 17, 2020
To the Editor: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is getting ready to send Valentine’s Day care packages to U.S. military troops serving in the Middle East, and your help is needed. The following items …
Many thanks from young writer Hampton B.
January 17, 2020
To the Editor: I want to say thank you for all of your help. You are so nice to tell others about my book. I could not have had the opportunities with out your help. You guys do such a great job ea…
Less leaf blowing = less noise for all
January 10, 2020
To the Editor: For the good of the community, let’s reduce or eliminate leaf blower usage around Boca Grande. We all come here to enjoy family and friends, the outdoors, and the peace and quiet and…
Thank you for shining light on Promenade
January 10, 2020
To the Editor: I salute you for your efforts to shine some light on the serious erosion of Boca Grande’s character presently taking place along the seawall in town. We all have a lot to lose here. …
Reader feels death on beach was mishandled
January 10, 2020
To the Editor: I just read your editorial column in the recent Boca Beacon. I too am appalled at the circumstances of handling that “death situation.” I am retired from a 40-year career in cardiolo…