■ 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 decease...
A Thanksgiving ‘thanks’ for the grub
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...
Happy tarpon news from Englewood
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...
Beware of holiday scams
To the Editor: As online shopping activity increases in anticipation of the holiday season, thefts of packages from front porches unfortunately increa...
Is blockage of the Promenade a sign of sociopolitical entropy? It appears to be so.
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? Perh...
Red tide report
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, very low to high concentratio...
K. bravis found in his concentrations in Charlotte, Lee counties
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, medium to high concentrations...
Many thanks to those who made our book sale a success
To the Editor: Each spring and fall, the Johann Fust Library Foundation conducts a used book sale in the library loggia. Island residents turn out in ...
Thank you, Lee County, for cleaning the beaches
To the Editor: I would like to thank Director Jesse Lavender, Lee County Parks and Recreation, Joe Weir, Lee County Parks and Recreation, and our Rang...
Oh, Lee County … ye barely know us
To the Editor: It may be time to take a hard look at our community’s relationship with Lee County’s government. After years of knowing the need for a ...