Tag: Letter to Editor

Letters: Appreciation for recounting life of Roger in paradise

To the Editor: Rick Stager’s tale (essay) in the January 10 Beacon was very rewarding to read and I wanted to thank him. (Meeting Roger in Paradise, Friday, Jan. 10) Your involvement in...

GUEST ESSAY: This hunter remains circumspect after 10-point buck ‘attack’

BY GARY MARTIN It has just come to our attention that an elderly, but highly experienced, deer hunter was attacked earlier today, within his own home, by a 10-point whitetail buck. The hunter...

GUEST ESSAY: Reunited with beloved Bass Weejuns from college days

Favorite Maine loafer, maybe tassels next? BY SUSAN HANAFEE I scrimped together the money for my first pair of Bass Weejuns when I was a senior in college and working part-time at Nathan...

Letters: Support sought for Island School after return to classroom

BY CHRISTINE OLIVER Our beautiful Gasparilla Island, including Boca Grande and The Island School, has faced immense challenges in the wake of these back-to-back storms. While the facility and...

Guest Essay: Islanders need to be effectively informed, involved

BY EMERSON WICKWIRE I applaud the Beacon, serving both as a community platform for ideas to identify and resolve community issues, as well as a central source of information on issue background...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gratitude shown through with beautiful, small gifts

To the Editor: This is our second season on the Island. We knew there was something incredibly special about this place but these last few months have shown us the true charm of Boca Grande. We are...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There is a full moon out this year

To the Editor: We can’t seem to get over the lunacy. The panic. The illogical decisions. While the coronavirus was most active, everyone was told we don’t have to wear masks, even though the...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: This isn’t the Boca Grande many know and love

To the Editor: What is happening to Boca Grande? For the 30 years plus that I have been here, the character of the island had been unique, all encompassing, friendly, and mellow. Until now. ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: One omission in ‘COVID diary’ story

To the Editor: I would like to add an addendum to my “diary” printed in the paper two weeks ago. I feel terrible about forgetfully leaving out what may have been the most important “lifeline” of...

Letter to the Editor: Looking forward to Ferris wheels and Chunnels

To the Editor: We enjoyed reading the 2015 Bogus Beacon. We are looking forward to riding the Ferris wheel and participating in the demolition derby. The Chunnel will be a huge help in getting...