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...

Items needed for soldier shoeboxes
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...

Many thanks from young writer Hampton B.
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...

Less leaf blowing = less noise for all
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 fri...

Thank you for shining light on Promenade
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 se...

Reader feels death on beach was mishandled
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.”...

Thanks given for dissemination of Promenade information
To the Editor: My name is Mike Sheehan and my wife Kathy and I have been owners in the Boca Grande Club for 30+ years. I have never written to the Bea...

Probably OK is not OK
To the Editor: Distracted and impaired driving are more prevalent this time of year. Whether you are heading to dinner or home from a celebration, ple...

A disturbance in The Force is coming
To the Editor: INCOMING EMERGENCY MESSAGE: There has been a disturbance in the Force and the IMAG is tasked with bringing back balance. The IMAG Histo...

‘Not in my backyard’ folks upset about Promenade discussion
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE In another classic case of “don’t kill the messenger,” our Boca Beacon Facebook page went a little nuts last week regarding our ar...